Shrimp & Sweet Potato Skewers Recipe - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Shrimp & Sweet Potato Skewers Recipe is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 3/4 pound sweet potatoes (about 2 small), cut into 1-inch pieces
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
- 3/4 teaspoon paprika, divided
- 12 uncooked shrimp (26-30 per pound), peeled and deveined
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 4-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
- Hot cooked couscous
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 °. Place sweet potatoes in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Mix 1 tablespoons oil, rosemary and 1/2 teaspoon paprika; drizzle over potatoes. Toss to coat. Roast 25-35 minutes or just until just tender, stirring occasionally.
- On six metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread shrimp and sweet potatoes; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill, covered, over medium heat 5-7 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, turning once.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk lemon juice and the remaining oil and paprika until blended. Serve skewers with couscous and drizzle with lemon mixture.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Shrimp & Sweet Potato Skewers 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 Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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