Sweet Potato Baskets with Eggs - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
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.
Stop Second-Guessing Every Meal
Get a personalized eating plan for YOUR PCOS type. Know exactly what to eat this week.
No subscription. No commitment.
Not sure what to eat for PCOS?
Take a 60-second quiz and get a personalized 7-day meal plan.
Take the Quiz
Comments
Register or log in to add a comment