Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Quinoa, Kale, Dried Cranberries, and Feta - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Quinoa, Kale, Dried Cranberries, and Feta is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 3 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 5 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- kosher salt
- Black pepper
- 1 c. dried quinoa, rinsed under cold water
- 1/2 bunch Tuscan kale, thinly sliced (4 cups)
- 1/2 c. dried cranberries
- 1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 c. Feta, crumbled
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F and cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Arrange sweet potatoes on the baking sheet and drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat and roast until golden and tender, about 25 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine quinoa and 2 cups of water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit, covered, 5 minutes more. Scoop quinoa onto a paper towel-lined baking sheet to cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, combine quinoa, sweet potatoes, kale, and cranberries. In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar and the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil. Drizzle vinaigrette over salad, tossing gently to combine. Season with salt and pepper and stir in the feta just before serving.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Kale, Cranberries.
Kale is an excellent source of calcium, which has an important role in egg maturation and follicle development in the ovaries. Researchers believe that cranberries contain substances that prevent infection-causing bacteria from sticking to the urinary tract walls. However, store-bought cranberry juice is typically all sugar - so make sure to stick with straight cranberries. Cranberries: The Unsung Hero in PCOS Management Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) stands as one of the predominant hormonal...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Quinoa, Kale, Dried Cranberries, and Feta 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.
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