Grilled Sweet Potato and Napa Cabbage Salad with Lime Vinaigrette Recipe | Myrecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 3 medium sweet potatoes (2 pounds)
- 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons warm water
- 2 teaspoons honey
- Dash of hot sauce (optional)
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
- 3 cups shredded Napa cabbage
- 1 cup sliced red onion
- 1/3 cup pumpkin seeds, toasted
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Prepare grill for indirect grilling, heating one side to medium-high and leaving one side with no heat.
- Peel potatoes, and cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Combine potatoes, 1 tablespoon oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; toss.
- Place potatoes on grill rack over unheated side; close lid. Cook 12 minutes on each side or until tender. Move potatoes to heated side; grill 2 minutes on each side or until charred.
- Combine 1/4 cup oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, juice, and next 4 ingredients (through jalapeño) in a large bowl. Slice potato slices into strips. Add potatoes, cabbage, and remaining ingredients to bowl; toss.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Honey.
Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balanced diet. With a glycemic index (GI) of 55 for one tablespoon, honey is considered a moderate GI food. This means it does not spike blood sugar levels as high or as quickly as high-GI foods, making it a better choice for maintaining steady energy levels and supporting overall health. Rich in antioxidants, including phenolic acids and flavonoids, honey offers protective benefi...
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