Yellow Split Pea, Butternut Squash, and Sweet Potato Stew - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Yellow Split Pea, Butternut Squash, and Sweet Potato Stew is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 medium sweet potato (about 12-oz.), peeled and cut into 1/2-in. pieces
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 c. yellow split peas
- 2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and thinly sliced
- 1 1 1/2-in. piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated
- 1/2 medium butternut squash (about 1 3/4 lb. total), peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2-in. pieces
- 1 tbsp. curry powder
- 1 tsp. ground turmeric
- kosher salt
- Black pepper
- 1/2 c. light coconut milk
- 1 c. fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
Instructions
- In a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker, toss together the sweet potato, onion, split peas, garlic, jalapeno, ginger, butternut squash, curry powder, turmeric and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper.
- Stir in 4 cups water and cook, covered, until the peas are tender, 4 to 5 hours on high or 6 to 7 hours on low.
- Twenty minutes before serving, stir in the coconut milk. Ladle the stew into bowls and top with the cilantro and lemon wedges.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon.
Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Yellow Split Pea, Butternut Squash, and Sweet Potato Stew 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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