Sorghum-Glazed Sweet Potatoes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 8

Lunch

This Sorghum-Glazed Sweet Potatoes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Marian Cooper Cairns and Mary Allen Perry Store-bought candied or spiced pecans add crunch to this comfort food dish. To make ahead, cover and chill cooked potatoes in glaze in baking dishes the day before. Let stand at room temperature, then r

Ingredients

6 medium sweet potatoes
1 1/4 c. fresh apple cider
1/2 c. sorghum
3 tbsp. butter
2 tsp. whole-grain Dijon mustard
2 tsp. apple cider vinegar
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
3/4 c. candied or spiced pecans

Instructions

Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Peel potatoes, and cut into 1-inch-thick slices; arrange in a single layer in 2 lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dishes.
Stir together cider and next 6 ingredients; pour evenly over potatoes. Cover tightly with aluminum foil.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes or until fork-tender. Uncover and bake 5 more minutes or until glaze becomes syrupy.
Arrange potatoes in a shallow serving dish. Sprinkle with pecans and drizzle with sorghum glaze.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Cinnamon, Apple Cider Vinegar.

Cinnamon is one of the best ingredients that someone with insulin sensitivity can eat. Half a teaspoon of cinnamon per day has been shown to be very effective at normalizing blood sugar levels. Cinnamon contains hydroxychalcone, which is thought to enhance the effects of insulin. It has also been suggested that Cinnamon prevents post-meal blood sugar spikes by slowing the gastric emptying rate - meaning that food digests slowly. (Reference: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11506060). Apple cid...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sorghum-Glazed Sweet Potatoes good for PCOS?

Yes, this Sorghum-Glazed Sweet Potatoes 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 8 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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