Baked Sweet Potato Wedges II - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Baked Sweet Potato Wedges II is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 231 calories, 2.05g protein, and 26.22g carbs per serving. Ready in 35 minutes. High in fiber (3.9g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 dash pepper
- 1 dash salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 5" long sweet potato
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 °F (200 °C).
- Peel and cut sweet potatoes into wedges.
- In bowl mix together wedges and rest of the other ingredients.
- On a tin foil lined cooking tray, spread out wedges and bake for 25 minutes or until tender and golden.
How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management
Understanding the nutritional profile of what you eat is a powerful step in managing PCOS. Here is how the key ingredients in this Baked Sweet Potato Wedges II contribute to your health goals:
- Sweet potato: Has a lower glycemic index than regular potatoes, supporting blood sugar control
- Olive oil: Anti-inflammatory properties make it especially beneficial for PCOS
PCOS Diet Principles in This Recipe
The PCOS diet focuses on three core principles: reducing inflammation, managing insulin resistance, and supporting hormonal balance. Every recipe in our collection is evaluated against these principles. This recipe excels in providing healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that support cell membrane health and hormone synthesis, and nutrient-dense vegetables that provide essential vitamins and minerals for metabolic health. As part of a balanced PCOS meal plan, we recommend pairing recipes like this with a variety of nutrient-dense foods throughout the week to ensure you are meeting all your micronutrient needs.
Meal Prep Tip: This Baked Sweet Potato Wedges II can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Meal prepping is one of the most effective strategies for sticking to a PCOS-friendly diet, as it removes the temptation to reach for processed convenience foods when time is short.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Baked Sweet Potato Wedges II recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 231 calories per serving with 2.05g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 3.9g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 35 minutes total. Prep time is 10 minutes and cook time is 25 minutes.
Per serving: 231 calories, 2.05g protein (4%), 26.22g carbs, 13.56g fat. Plus 3.9g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Side Dish. At 231 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Side Dish. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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