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Pumpkin Apple Mash - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Pumpkin Apple Mash
Servings: 4
Lunch

This Pumpkin Apple Mash is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
The comforting flavors of the fall harvest are prominently featured in this sweet and savory side dish that's easy to make and ready in just 30 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp. butter
  • 1 onion
  • 3/4 c. Swanson® Chicken Broth
  • 1 tbsp. brown sugar
  • 1/4 tsp. dried thyme leaves
  • .13 tsp. ground black pepper
  • 1 pumpkin
  • 2 apples

Instructions

  1. Heat the butter in a 4-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook until the onion is tender-crisp.
  2. Stir the broth, brown sugar, thyme, black pepper and pumpkin in the saucepan and heat to a boil. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 10 minutes or until the pumpkin is tender.
  3. Stir the apples in the saucepan. Cook for 5 minutes or until the apples are tender. Mash the pumpkin mixture, adding additional broth, if needed, until desired consistency.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Apples.

Apples will improve your body's sensitivity to insulin (Reference: http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/27/1/281.full)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Pumpkin Apple Mash recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

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