This Chorizo Bucatini is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
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Ingredients
Instructions
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In a large skillet over medium heat, add 1 teaspoon olive oil and chorizo. Cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, then add swiss chard and garlic. Cook until wilted, 3 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high and add tomatoes, tomato paste, chili flakes, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
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Meanwhile, bring an 8-quart stock pot of water to a boil and generously season with salt. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and reserve 1 cup pasta water.
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Add pasta to sauce and stir well. (If sauce is too thick, add a splash of pasta water.) Garnish with fresh parsley.
Why this Chorizo Bucatini works for PCOS
Lunch is where most PCOS meal plans either succeed or collapse. A meal like this Chorizo Bucatini that combines adequate protein, fibre-rich carbs, and fat keeps blood sugar stable for the rest of the workday and reduces the late-afternoon energy crash that drives sugar cravings around 3-4pm.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Chorizo Bucatini recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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