Roast Pork with Apples and Sweet Potatoes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 6

Lunch

This Roast Pork with Apples and Sweet Potatoes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Apples and pork always pair well. The addition of sweet potatoes makes this main dish even more pleasing!

Ingredients

1/4 cup packed brown sugar
6 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 medium red cooking apples, sliced (about 2 cups)
2 medium dark-orange sweet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced (about 2 1/2 cups)
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 pork tenderloins (1 lb each)

Instructions

Heat oven to 425 °F. In medium bowl, mix brown sugar, butter, vinegar, salt, garlic powder and pepper. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the butter mixture. Add apples, sweet potatoes and onion to remaining butter mixture; toss to coat. Arrange apple mixture in roasting pan or 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish. Cover tightly with foil and bake 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, brush pork with reserved butter mixture. Heat 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Cook pork in skillet about 3 minutes, turning to brown all sides evenly.
Place pork on apple mixture. Bake uncovered 30 to 40 minutes or until pork has slight blush of pink in center and meat thermometer inserted in center reads 160 °F.

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

Is Roast Pork with Apples and Sweet Potatoes good for PCOS?

Yes, this Roast Pork with Apples and Sweet Potatoes recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

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

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 6 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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