Sweet Potato and Poblano Salad with Honey and Rosemary - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 1/2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 tablespoon minced shallot (about 1 small)
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- Dash of Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 1/2 pounds red-skinned sweet potatoes (yams), peeled, quartered lengthwise
- Canola oil or vegetable oil (for brushing)
- 2 fresh poblano chiles (about 8 ounces total),* seeded, diced
- 1/4 cup green onions, thinly sliced diagonally (about 2)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
Instructions
- Whisk first 6 ingredients in small bowl. Gradually whisk in olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Cook sweet potatoes in large saucepan of boiling salted water until just barely tender, about 6 minutes. Drain; run under cold water to cool. Cover and chill at least 1 hour and up to 1 day.
- Preheat barbecue (high heat). Brush potato wedges with canola oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill potatoes until grill marks appear, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer potatoes to work surface. Cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces. Place potatoes, poblanos, green onions, and parsley in large bowl. Drizzle dressing over; toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve warm or at room temperature. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before serving.
- Often called pasillas; available at some supermarkets and at specialty foods stores and Latin markets.
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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