Lemon Primavera Bowties - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Lemon Primavera Bowties is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- kosher salt
- 1 lb. bow tie pasta
- 2 c. peas
- extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 c. chopped onions
- 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and cut into strips
- 1 small yellow zucchini, sliced into thin rounds
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 c. heavy cream
- 3 lemons
- 1 c. cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 c. Pecorino Romano cheese, plus more for serving
- 1/2 c. chopped parsley
Instructions
- Bring an 8-quart stock pot of water to a boil and generously season with salt. Cook pasta according to al dente package instructions. Meanwhile, set up bowl of cold water with ice cubes. Drain pasta. Cook peas in pasta water for 2 minutes. Drain peas and rinse under cold water; transfer to ice bath.
- In a large sauté pan over medium-low heat add a drizzle of olive oil and cook garlic and onions until softened, 2 minutes. Stir in red bell pepper and zucchini; season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Add cream, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, 1/2 cup lemon juice, and 1 lemon, thinly sliced; bring to a boil and reduce to low heat. Fold in pasta, drained peas, tomatoes, cheese, and parsley.
- Transfer to a large serving platter and garnish with extra cheese and black pepper.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Lemon Primavera Bowties 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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