This Yams with Bing Cherry Butter is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
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Ingredients
Instructions
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Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Place yams on a baking sheet. Bake 1 hour, turning once, until tender.
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Meanwhile, combine cherries and 1 cup boiling water in a bowl; let stand 30 minutes. Drain; pat dry. Pulse cherries in a food processor until coarse. Add butter, extract, and allspice; pulse until cherries are minced. Scrape into a bowl; refrigerate until firm. (Can be made 1 week in advance; wrap tightly and store in fridge.)
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Serve yams with the butter and spiced pecans.
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Toss pecan halves with maple syrup, brown sugar, and pumpkin pie spice. Spread on a foil-lined baking sheet.
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Bake at 325 degrees F for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes, until pecans are toasted.
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Let cool; break apart pecans that have stuck together. (Can be made 1 week ahead; store airtight at room temperature.)
Why this Yams with Bing Cherry Butter works for PCOS
Lunch is where most PCOS meal plans either succeed or collapse. A meal like this Yams with Bing Cherry Butter that combines adequate protein, fibre-rich carbs, and fat keeps blood sugar stable for the rest of the workday and reduces the late-afternoon energy crash that drives sugar cravings around 3-4pm.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Yams with Bing Cherry Butter recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 12 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.
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