Normandy Primavera - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 cups Normandy-style vegetable blend
- 1 cup unsalted vegetable stock
- 16 oz rotini pasta
- 3 tbsps white flour
- 1/3 cup parmesan cheese
- 2 cups nonfat milk
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tsps olive oil
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 medium onion
Instructions
- Set 6-8 cups of water on to boil. No salt.
- Saute chopped onion and minced garlic in olive oil until golden brown. It's fine to caramelize them as well (about 20-30 minutes, stir frequently).
- While onion is caramelizing, add vegetable stock and milk into a small saucepan over low heat. Add pepper and/or chicken seasoning to taste.
- Once water is boiling, add pasta. Then add flour to caramelized onions and cook about a minute, stirring constantly. Add milk/stock mixture to onions, deglazing the pan and stirring until mixture smooths out.
- Halfway through pasta cook time add Normandy vegetable blend to hot water. Continue to cook until pasta is al dente and drain in a colander.
- Once sauce has thickened up, add Parmesan cheese and blend in. Check for seasoning.
- Add vegetables/pasta to a bowl and toss in sauce. Serve.
How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management
Understanding the nutritional profile of what you eat is a powerful step in managing PCOS. Here is how the key ingredients in this Normandy Primavera contribute to your health goals:
- Olive oil: Anti-inflammatory properties make it especially beneficial for PCOS
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS
- Onion: Support cardiovascular health and blood sugar regulation
PCOS Diet Principles in This Recipe
The PCOS diet focuses on three core principles: reducing inflammation, managing insulin resistance, and supporting hormonal balance. Every recipe in our collection is evaluated against these principles. This recipe excels in providing anti-inflammatory spices that target the chronic inflammation underlying PCOS, and healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that support cell membrane health and hormone synthesis. As part of a balanced PCOS meal plan, we recommend pairing recipes like this with a variety of nutrient-dense foods throughout the week to ensure you are meeting all your micronutrient needs.
Meal Prep Tip: This Normandy Primavera can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Meal prepping is one of the most effective strategies for sticking to a PCOS-friendly diet, as it removes the temptation to reach for processed convenience foods when time is short.
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