Oven-Roasted Sweet Potatoes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 4 large dark-orange sweet potatoes (about 3 lb.), peeled
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves, crushed
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Heat oven to 425 °F. Grease 15x10x1-inch baking pan. Cut sweet potatoes crosswise into 3/4-inch slices, halving larger sweet potatoes if necessary. Place in single layer in greased pan.
- In small microwave-safe bowl, combine oil, honey, rosemary and salt. Microwave on HIGH for 20 to 30 seconds or until heated; blend well. Brush mixture over sweet potato slices.
- Bake at 425 °F. for 25 to 30 minutes or until sweet potatoes are tender.
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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