Blue Cheese Lemon Pasta - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 6

Lunch

This Blue Cheese Lemon Pasta is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen No reamer? Stick a fork into lemon halves and twist.

Ingredients

3 tbsp. olive oil, divided
1/2 c. plain bread crumbs
1/4 c. finely chopped walnuts
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3 tbsp. chopped parsley
1 lb. Cooked spaghetti
4 oz. blue cheese, crumbled
3 tbsp. lemon juice
1/2 c. pasta water, reserved
kosher salt
Black pepper

Instructions

In saucepan, in olive oil on medium, cook bread crumbs, walnuts, garlic, and parsley 5 minutes or until well-toasted, stirring.
Toss spaghetti with blue cheese, lemon juice, remaining olive oil, and pasta water. Fold in crumb mixture and salt and pepper to taste.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Nuts, Walnuts.

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form. Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Blue Cheese Lemon Pasta good for PCOS?

Yes, this Blue Cheese Lemon Pasta recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 6 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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