Baked Sweet Potatoes with Edamame and Toasted Seeds

A warm, colorful, and balanced lunch dish where sweet potatoes meet protein-rich edamame beans and crunchy seeds. With soft textures, spices, and healthy fats, this meal supports both satiety and hormonal harmony – without compromising on flavor or preparation time.

Vitamins and Nutritional Value

• Edamame beans – a plant-based source of complete protein, iron, and zinc
• Sweet potato – contains beta-carotene, dietary fiber, and complex carbohydrates
• Pumpkin or sunflower seeds – provide zinc and magnesium
• Olive oil – source of vitamin E and unsaturated fatty acids
• Spices like turmeric and cumin – traditionally used in anti-inflammatory dishes
• Herbs and lemon (optional) – add freshness and vitamin C

Servings: 2 portions
Total time: 50 minutes (mostly oven time)

Ingredients

• 2 medium sweet potatoes
• 100 ml frozen edamame beans (thawed and steamed)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• ½ tsp turmeric
• ½ tsp cumin
• Salt and pepper
• 1 tbsp pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds
• Fresh parsley or coriander for topping
• Optional: a little lemon juice

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 200 °C.
2. Wash the sweet potatoes and bake them whole for 40–45 minutes, until tender.
3. Meanwhile: steam the edamame beans for 5 minutes, then toss with turmeric, cumin, salt, and a little olive oil.
4. Toast the seeds in a dry pan for 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
5. Cut open the baked sweet potatoes, fill with the spiced edamame, and sprinkle with toasted seeds, herbs, and a squeeze of lemon if desired.

The vitamin and mineral content of homemade meals may vary depending on the type and amount of ingredients. That’s why it can be beneficial to complement your diet with a balanced supplement such as HormonalCare® with vitamin B6, which contributes to the regulation of hormonal activity, or FertilityCare® with zinc, which contributes to normal fertility, and folate, which supports tissue growth during pregnancy – from La Roar.

Enjoy!