Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges with Yogurt Dipping Sauce Recipe | MyRecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 3 medium sweet potatoes (about 2 pounds), each halved lengthwise
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- Cooking spray
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt
- 2 teaspoons honey
- Dash of vanilla extract
Instructions
- Place a large baking sheet in oven. Preheat oven to 450 ° (do not remove pan from oven).
- Place potatoes and 1/4 cup water in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Cover with plastic wrap; pierce with tip of a knife to vent. Microwave at HIGH for 5 minutes. Drain water.
- Cut each potato half lengthwise into 4 wedges.
- Add oil to potatoes; toss to coat.
- Carefully remove preheated pan from oven; coat pan with cooking spray. Arrange potatoes in a single layer on pan; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake at 450 ° for 18 minutes or until browned and tender.
- Combine yogurt, honey, and vanilla, stirring well; serve sauce with potatoes.
- Ways to Riff: • Sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon and 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin on the sweet potatoes along with the salt and pepper. • Omit the yogurt sauce and instead sprinkle potatoes with 1/4 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese. • Omit the yogurt sauce and drizzle with a combination of 1 1/2 tablespoons melted butter, 1 tablespoon honey, and 1 teaspoon cider vinegar.
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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