Lunch: Broccoli-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Sweet potatoes are a healthy carbohydrate full of fiber and vitamin A. They can make a great, quick side dish! You could also stuff this sweet potato with spinach and pine nuts.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Broccoli

Health and fertility benefits of Broccoli-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Broccoli is one of the non-starchy vegetables that has a very low glycemic index (GI), which is beneficial for reducing blood sugar levels. Broccoli is also a source of DIM (Diindolymethane). Diindolymethane is very effective in reducing the testosterone levels in the body, an action that would automatically curb male dominant features and regulate the estrogen levels in the system.

Ingredients

4 medium sweet potatoes
3 cups broccoli florets
4 tsp trans-fat-free margarine
4 Tbsp slivered almonds, toasted

Instructions

Pierce each sweet potato with a fork in a few spots. Arrange the potatoes on a microwave-safe plate and microwave until soft, about 12 minutes.
Place 3/4 to 1 inch of water in a saucepan with a steamer and bring to a boil. (If you don't have a steamer, you can simply put the broccoli directly into 1 inch of boiling water.) Add the broccoli to the steamer and cover; reduce the heat to medium and let it cook for 6 minutes.
Using a knife, slit each sweet potato in half and pinch the sides to open it up. Fill each sweet potato with 1 tsp margarine, 2/3 cup broccoli and 1 Tbsp toasted almonds.
MAKE IT GLUTEN-FREE: Confirm all ingredients are gluten-free and this recipe can be made gluten-free.
Exchanges/Choices: 1 1/2 Starch, 1 Nonstarchy Vegetable, 1 Fat

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