Baked Sweet Potato Fries - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Baked Sweet Potato Fries
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 30 min
Servings: 1
Appetizer

Nutrition per Serving

248 Calories
2.84g Protein
28.83g Carbs
14.47g Fat
Easy low-fat baked sweet potato fries for those craving a high-fat and salty treat like fast food french fries.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 tsp seasoned salt
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 dash cayenne pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 5" long sweet potato

Instructions

  1. Pre-heat the oven to 400° F (200° C).
  2. In a large bowl, toss together all ingredients until potatoes are evenly coated with oil and spices.
  3. Place potatoes on a single layer on a baking sheet and bake for about 30 minutes, or until done.
  4. Note: you can use up to 3 sweet potatoes with this recipe and not have to add any more oil or spices. Enjoy!

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 Fries 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 Fries 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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