Lunch: Pineapple-Topped Sweet Potatoes

Pineapple and brown sugar enhance the natural flavor of sweet potatoes while sunflower nuts add a bit of crunch.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Nuts, Pineapple

Health and fertility benefits of Pineapple-Topped Sweet Potatoes

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. Pineapples are loaded with vitamins and minerals including vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, phosphorus, and potassium.

Ingredients

2 medium dark-orange sweet potatoes
1/4 cup drained crushed pineapple in juice (from 8-oz can)
1 tablespoon sunflower nuts
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar

Instructions

Heat oven to 375 °F. Scrub potatoes; prick all over with fork. Place in shallow baking pan or pie pan (do not use glass). Bake 55 to 65 minutes or until tender.
Set oven control to broil. Cut potatoes lengthwise in half. Mash cut sides slightly with fork. Spoon pineapple over cut sides of potatoes. Top with sunflower nuts and brown sugar.
Broil with tops 4 to 6 inches from heat 2 to 3 minutes or until brown sugar is bubbly.

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