PCOS Friendly Jicama Fries - Crispy Baked Jicama Fries with Avocado Dip - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

PCOS Friendly Jicama Fries - Crispy Baked Jicama Fries with Avocado Dip
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 40 min
Servings: 2
Snack

This PCOS Friendly Jicama Fries - Crispy Baked Jicama Fries with Avocado Dip is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 250 calories, 5g protein, and 20g carbs per serving. Ready in 55 minutes. High in fiber (8g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

Nutrition per Serving

250 Calories
5g Protein
20g Carbs
15g Fat
This recipe includes jicama, a root vegetable with a low glycemic index (GI), making it a great choice for PCOS. The avocado dip adds healthy fats and a creamy texture. Grocery list: 1 large jicama, 1 ripe avocado, 1 lime, 1 garlic clove, fresh cilantro, olive oil, paprika, salt.

Ingredients

  • 1 large jicama (peeled and cut into fries)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp paprika, Salt to taste
  • 1 ripe avocado, Juice of 1 lime
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Toss jicama fries in olive oil, paprika, and salt.
  3. Arrange on a baking sheet and bake for 30-40 minutes until crispy.
  4. While fries are baking, mash avocado in a bowl.
  5. Mix in lime juice, garlic, and cilantro to create the dip.
  6. Serve fries hot with the avocado dip.
This PCOS-friendly recipe is a great snack option that is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients beneficial for PCOS. Jicama is a low GI food that helps regulate blood sugar levels, while avocado provides healthy fats that can help with hormone regulation. The recipe is easy to prepare and offers a tasty way to incorporate these beneficial ingredients into your diet.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Avocado.

Avocado is a nutrient-dense fruit that provides numerous health benefits, especially for individuals with PCOS. This creamy, versatile fruit is packed with healthy fats, fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals. But how exactly does avocado benefit those managing PCOS symptoms? Healthy Fats Avocado is rich in monounsaturated fats, which are known to improve heart health and reduce inflammation. These healthy fats help maintain stable blood sugar levels, which is crucial for managing insulin re...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this PCOS Friendly Jicama Fries - Crispy Baked Jicama Fries with Avocado Dip recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 250 calories per serving with 5g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 8g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.

This recipe takes about 55 minutes total. Prep time is 15 minutes and cook time is 40 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.

Per serving: 250 calories, 5g protein (8%), 20g carbs, 15g fat. Plus 8g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Snack. At 250 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Snack. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

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