Chipotle Sweet Potato and Spiced Apple Purees Recipe - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 large tart apples, peeled and quartered
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
- 4 pounds sweet potatoes (about 6 large), peeled and quartered
- 1/4 cup fat-free milk, warmed
- 2 teaspoons minced chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- In an ungreased 11-in. x 7-in. baking dish, toss the apples, lemon juice, honey, butter, 1/2 teaspoon salt and five-spice powder. Bake, uncovered, at 400 ° for 35-40 minutes or until apples are tender, turning once.
- Meanwhile, place sweet potatoes in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain well. Over very low heat, stir potatoes for 1-2 minutes or until steam has evaporated.
- Place potatoes in a food processor; add the milk, chipotle pepper, pepper and remaining salt. Cover and process until smooth. Transfer to a serving bowl; keep warm.
- Place apples and cooking juices in a clean food processor; cover and process until smooth. Spoon over sweet potato puree.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Honey, Apples.
Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form. Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balan...
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