Roasted Sweet Potato & Prosciutto Salad Recipe - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Roasted Sweet Potato & Prosciutto Salad Recipe is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 3 medium sweet potatoes (about 2-1/2 pounds), peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 3 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, julienned
- 1/2 cup sliced radishes
- 1/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted
- 1/4 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
- 2 green onions, sliced, divided
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 °. Place sweet potatoes in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper; toss to coat. Roast 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Sprinkle prosciutto over sweet potatoes; roast 10-15 minutes longer or until potatoes are tender and prosciutto is crisp. Transfer to a large bowl; cool slightly.
- Add radishes, pecans, red pepper and half of the green onions. In a small bowl, whisk lemon juice, honey, and remaining oil and salt until blended. Drizzle over salad; toss to combine. Sprinkle with remaining green onion.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Honey.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Roasted Sweet Potato & Prosciutto Salad Recipe 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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