Summer Vegetable Primavera - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Summer Vegetable Primavera is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchini, chopped into 1" pieces
- 2 medium yellow squash, chopped into 1" pieces
- 1 medium eggplant, chopped into 1" pieces
- extra-virgin olive oil
- kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 c. ricotta
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 lb. fusilli pasta
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Divide vegetables between two large, rimmed baking sheets. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss to evenly coat the vegetables. Roast until tender and starting to turn golden brown on edges, about 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- In a large bowl, toss together pasta, vegetables, and red pepper flakes. Fold in ricotta, parmesan, lemon juice, and lemon zest. To thin the sauce, gradually add more cooking water. Taste and adjust seasoning to your preference. Garnish with basil. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
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 Summer Vegetable Primavera 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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