Roasted Sweet Potato Quinoa Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup chopped broccoli
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cucumber - peeled, seeded, and chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- Toss sweet potatoes in olive oil on a baking sheet.
- Roast in the preheated oven until tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- Mix broccoli, yellow pepper, red pepper, and cucumber in a large bowl; stir in quinoa and sweet potatoes.
- Whisk extra-virgin olive oil, maple syrup, lemon juice, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Mix dressing into salad; garnish with cilantro.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Broccoli.
Broccoli is a highly nutritious vegetable that provides numerous health benefits, especially for individuals managing PCOS. This cruciferous vegetable is rich in essential vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. But what makes broccoli particularly beneficial for those with PCOS? Low Glycemic Index (GI) Broccoli has a low glycemic index, making it an excellent choice for maintaining stable blood sugar levels. This is particularly important for individuals with PCOS, as it helps manage insul...
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