The West Seattle Sweet Potato and Kale Bowl - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 2

Lunch

This The West Seattle Sweet Potato and Kale Bowl is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Seattle Dad This recipe makes for a nice, robust bowl of food you can feel good about eating. We often eat sweet potato and black bean burritos, but wanted to challenge ourselves to add some leafy greens we had from the West Seattle Farmer's Ma

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups water
1 pinch salt
1/4 cup pearl barley
3 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
2 (15.25 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup coconut milk
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 bunch kale, stems removed and discarded, leaves torn into bite-size pieces

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Bring water and salt to a boil in a pot; add barley. Reduce heat to low and cover the pot; cook until water is absorbed and barley is softened, about 20 minutes.
Toss sweet potatoes with olive oil and Cajun seasoning in a bowl; spread onto a baking sheet.
Roast sweet potatoes in the preheated oven for 15 minutes; flip and continue cooking until tender, about 10 minutes more.
Combine black beans and coconut milk in a saucepan over medium heat; cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through and coconut milk thickens, 7 to 10 minutes.
Heat canola oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; saute kale until slightly wilted, about 5 minutes. Divide kale between 2 plates. Spoon barley over kale; top with black bean mixture and sweet potatoes.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Barley, Kale.

Barley is about the best grain a woman with PCOS can eat. It is low in calories and has the lowest GI of all grains. Low-GI grains such as barley take much longer to digest and create a slow, steady rise in blood glucose and insulin levels. As mentioned before on Fertility Chef, low-GI foods reduce cravings. If possible, try and find hulled barley as it is the most nutrient dense of all types of barley. Kale is an excellent source of calcium, which has an important role in egg maturation and fol...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is The West Seattle Sweet Potato and Kale Bowl good for PCOS?

Yes, this The West Seattle Sweet Potato and Kale Bowl recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 2 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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