Sweet Potato Baskets with Eggs - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Sweet Potato Baskets with Eggs is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 40 calories, 4g protein, and 6g carbs per serving. Ready in 25 minutes. High in fiber (1g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- cooking spray
- 1 large sweet potato (16 ounces), peeled
- 5 slices (1/2 oz each) deli-style ham, such as Hormel Natural Choice Smoked Ham, diced small
- 1 1/4 cups southwest style egg beaters
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Spray muffin tins with cooking spray.
- Grate the sweet potato using largest grating size on grater. Place grated potatoes in a towel or cheesecloth to drain any excess liquid.
- Using your hands, place the grated sweet potatoes evenly into 12 muffin cups; spread the potatoes thinly on the bottom and on sides of muffin cups. Spray the muffin cups with cooking spray and bake on your lower oven rack for 25 minutes.
- While the sweet potatoes are baking; sauté the ham in a pan over medium heat for 3 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the egg beaters, ham, and pepper.
- Remove the sweet potato muffins from the oven. Pour the egg mixture into the muffin cups, dividing it evenly to fill each muffin cup about 2/3 full. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the eggs are cooked through.
- MAKE IT GLUTEN-FREE: Confirm all ingredients, including egg beaters, are gluten-free and this recipe is gluten-free.
- Choices/Exchanges: 1/2 Starch
How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management
Understanding the nutritional profile of what you eat is a powerful step in managing PCOS. Here is how the key ingredients in this Sweet Potato Baskets with Eggs contribute to your health goals:
- Egg: Contain choline which supports liver function and hormone metabolism
- Sweet potato: Has a lower glycemic index than regular potatoes, supporting blood sugar control
PCOS Diet Principles in This Recipe
The PCOS diet focuses on three core principles: reducing inflammation, managing insulin resistance, and supporting hormonal balance. Every recipe in our collection is evaluated against these principles. This recipe excels in providing protein-rich ingredients that help regulate appetite hormones (ghrelin and leptin), and nutrient-dense vegetables that provide essential vitamins and minerals for metabolic health. As part of a balanced PCOS meal plan, we recommend pairing recipes like this with a variety of nutrient-dense foods throughout the week to ensure you are meeting all your micronutrient needs.
Meal Prep Tip: This Sweet Potato Baskets with Eggs can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Meal prepping is one of the most effective strategies for sticking to a PCOS-friendly diet, as it removes the temptation to reach for processed convenience foods when time is short.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Eggs.
Eggs are a good source of protein, vitamins, and minerals. They are particularly high in choline, which is important for brain health. Eggs also contain antioxidants such as lutein and zeaxanthin, which are beneficial for eye health. Including eggs in your diet can help provide essential nutrients without significantly raising blood sugar levels, making them a suitable option for managing PCOS symptoms.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Sweet Potato Baskets with Eggs recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 40 calories per serving with 4g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 1g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 25 minutes total. Prep time is 10 minutes and cook time is 15 minutes. It makes 12 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 40 calories, 4g protein (40%), 6g carbs, 0g fat. Plus 1g 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 Lunch. At 40 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 12 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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