Indian-inspired sweet potato salad

Rediscover sweet potatoes in a fresh and vibrant version, specially designed for the nutritional needs of perimenopause. This MyMenoChef features a blend of spices (ginger, cumin, fennel) known for their calming effect on metabolism. It's the perfect partner for a light meal that supports your natural radiance while avoiding digestive discomfort. This colorful salad isn't just a treat for the taste buds; it's a veritable cocktail of essential nutrients.

Thanks to sweet potato and bell pepper, you'll get plenty of beta-carotene and antioxidants to support your skin's elasticity. The combination ofred onion and tomato (a source of lycopene) protects your cardiovascular system, while the ginger and fennel promotes easy digestion, reducing uncomfortable bloating. A complete, moderately glycemic index recipe to help you feel good in your body every day.

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 15 minutes

Total time 25 minutes

Cooking method: Traditional

Difficulty: Beginner

Servings: 4

Special diet: naturally gluten-free, lactose-free

Ingredients

600g sweet potatoes
1 thinly sliced red onion
1 diced tomato
1 bell pepper, sliced
1 juice lime
1 pinch of coriander
1 pinch cumin
1 pinch of pepper
1 pinch of fennel or anise
1 pinch of ginger
1 pinch of thyme
1 pinch of mint
1 pinch of salt
chopped parsley or coriander
1 drizzle of olive oil

Preparation

1
Peel and dice the sweet potatoes and cook them in water or in the oven until tender (about fifteen minutes in boiling water).
2
In a salad bowl, add the onion, tomato and pepper.
3
Add the sweet potato pieces and mix.
4
Season with the spice mix, lemon juice and salt.
5
Sprinkle with fresh coriander and serve warm or at room temperature

Note

To maximize the absorption of vitamin E and antioxidants, feel free to add a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, which is excellent for heart health.

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