Pepper Jack and Black Bean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Pepper Jack and Black Bean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 60 min
Servings: 2
Dinner

This Pepper Jack and Black Bean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 350 calories, 12g protein, and 58g carbs per serving. Ready in 75 minutes. High in fiber (10g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

Nutrition per Serving

350 Calories
12g Protein
58g Carbs
9g Fat
Grocery list: sweet potatoes, canned black beans, pepper jack cheese, fresh cilantro, ground cumin. Low GI ingredients: sweet potatoes, black beans.

Ingredients

  • 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 pound)
  • 1 cup canned black beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 1/2 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Pierce sweet potatoes with a fork and place on a baking sheet. Bake until tender, about 45 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine black beans, cheese, cilantro, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  4. Cut each sweet potato in half lengthwise. Scoop out about 1/4 cup of the flesh from each half and add to the bean mixture; mix well.
  5. Spoon the bean mixture into the sweet potato halves. Bake until the filling is heated through, about 15 minutes.
This recipe is rich in fiber and low in GI, making it perfect for PCOS. Sweet potatoes are a great source of vitamin A and C, while black beans provide protein and fiber. The pepper jack cheese adds a kick of flavor and provides calcium. This meal is easy to prepare and offers a comforting, satisfying dinner option.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Pepper Jack and Black Bean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 350 calories per serving with 12g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 10g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.

This recipe takes about 75 minutes total. Prep time is 15 minutes and cook time is 60 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.

Per serving: 350 calories, 12g protein (14%), 58g carbs, 9g fat. Plus 10g 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 Dinner. At 350 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

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