Sweet Potato and Black Bean Burritos - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 large sweet potato
- 1 medium red onion
- Kosher salt and pepper
- 1 can black beans
- 1 tbsp. chopped chipotle peppers in adobo
- 1 small bunch spinach
- 6 oz. Monterey Jack cheese
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 tbsp. lowfat sour cream
- 2 tbsp. fresh lime juice
- 1/2 head romaine lettuce
Instructions
- Heat 1 Tbsp of the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sweet potato, chopped onion and 1/2 tsp salt and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
- Add the beans and chipotles and cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes. Add the spinach and cook, tossing, until it begins to wilt, 1 to 2 minutes. Divide the cheese and potato-bean mixture among the tortillas (about 1 cup each) and roll up to form burritos. Wipe out the skillet and heat over medium heat. Cook the burritos (seam-side down first) until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
- Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk together the sour cream, lime juice, remaining Tbsp oil, and 1/4 each tsp salt and pepper. Add the romaine and sliced onions and toss to coat. Serve with the burritos and lime wedges, if desired.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Romaine Lettuce, Spinach.
Romaine lettuce contains chromium, which helps maintain normal blood glucose levels by making insulin more efficient. The chromium in romaine lettuce also promotes weight loss due to its ability to help control cravings, reduce hunger, and control fat in the blood. Spinach is a nutrient-dense leafy green vegetable that is rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as iron, magnesium, and antioxidants. The high iron content in spinach helps combat anemia, which is common in women with PCOS. Magnesium...
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