Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Apples Recipe | MyRecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 10

Lunch

This Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Apples Recipe | MyRecipes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

This sweet potato dish strikes a perfect balance between sweet, tart, and savory. Perfect for the Autumn months as well as the holidays, this dish combines different varieties of apples for a complex side dish that will make your house smell like an aroma

Ingredients

3 pounds orange-flesh sweet potatoes (often labeled
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 Fuji apples, peeled and cut into 1-in. chunks
2 Golden Delicious, peeled and cut into 1-in. chunks
2 Granny Smith apples, peeled and cut into 1-in. chunks
1/4 cup maple syrup
Finely shredded zest of 1 lemon
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme, plus sprigs
About 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425 °. In a large bowl, toss sweet potatoes, oil, apples, syrup, lemon zest and juice, chopped thyme, 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, and pepper until coated.
Spread mixture in a single layer in 2 large, oiled, rimmed baking pans. Roast until sweet potatoes are browned and tender when pierced, 40 minutes, turning chunks every 15 minutes. Transfer to a platter, add more salt to taste, and garnish with thyme sprigs.
Make ahead: Up to 1 day; chill. Reheat, drizzled with a little olive oil, in a 425 ° oven in 2 baking pans, until hot, 20 minutes.
Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, 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. Apples will improve your body's sensitivity to insulin (Reference: http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/27/1/281.full)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Apples Recipe | MyRecipes good for PCOS?

Yes, this Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Apples Recipe | MyRecipes recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 10 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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