Curried Sweet Potato Dip with Crunchy Pita Chips - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 10-ounce large sweet potato (or 2 medium), peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons sweet curry powder
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ cup toasted pine nuts
- ¼ cup sundried tomatoes (dried, not packed in oil)
- Cooking Spray
- 2 whole wheat pitas, cut into eighths
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika, divided
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Coat a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
- In a bowl, combine sweet potatoes, olive oil, curry powder, ground black pepper and toss to coat.
- Spread mixture onto the baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes or until sweet potatoes are soft.
- Remove from oven and puree sweet potatoes in a blender or food processor. Stir in toasted pine nuts and sun-dried tomatoes. Place in a serving bowl and sprinkle the top with ½ teaspoon paprika. Serve warm or room temperature.
- Coat another baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray and lay pita chips in a single layer on the sheet. Coat pita chips with cooking spray and sprinkle with garlic powder and remaining paprika. Bake for 15 minutes or until crispy.
- MAKE IT GLUTEN-FREE: Verify that the ingredients that you are using are gluten-free and this dip can be gluten-free. Use raw veggies instead of pita chips for dipping.
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 Curried Sweet Potato Dip with Crunchy Pita Chips contribute to your health goals:
- Sweet potato: Has a lower glycemic index than regular potatoes, supporting blood sugar control
- Olive oil: Anti-inflammatory properties make it especially beneficial for PCOS
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS
- Tomato: Antioxidants help combat oxidative stress elevated in PCOS
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 anti-inflammatory spices that target the chronic inflammation underlying PCOS, and healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that support cell membrane health and hormone synthesis. 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 Curried Sweet Potato Dip with Crunchy Pita Chips 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: Nuts.
Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity.
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