Spicy Apricot-Glazed Pork with Sweet Potatoes and Peppers - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 pound pork tenderloin
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Apricot Glaze
- ½ cup sugar-free apricot preserves
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- ¼ teaspoon oregano
- Vegetables
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
- 1 large green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch strips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Season the pork with black pepper and garlic powder. Place the pork in a baking dish.
- In a small bowl, mix together the apricot glaze ingredients. Microwave the glaze for 1-2 minutes, until the mixture gets thin and easy to stir. Pour the glaze over pork tenderloin and coat it evenly.
- Spread the sweet potatoes and green peppers around the pork. Bake for 30 minutes or until the pork is done. (When it reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees F).
- COST: $8.93
- MAKE IT GLUTEN-FREE: Confirm all ingredients are gluten-free and this dish is gluten-free.
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 Spicy Apricot-Glazed Pork with Sweet Potatoes and Peppers contribute to your health goals:
- Sweet potato: Has a lower glycemic index than regular potatoes, supporting blood sugar control
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS
- Bell pepper: Vitamin C supports adrenal function and may help manage cortisol levels 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 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 Spicy Apricot-Glazed Pork with Sweet Potatoes and Peppers 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.
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