Grilled Sweet Potato and Napa Cabbage Salad with Lime Vinaigrette Recipe | Myrecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Grilled Sweet Potato and Napa Cabbage Salad with Lime Vinaigrette Recipe | Myrecipes
Servings: 6
Lunch

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Recipe by Mark Bittman To save time, you could also cook the pumpkin seeds in a skillet directly on the grill.

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

  1. Prepare grill for indirect grilling, heating one side to medium-high and leaving one side with no heat.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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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