Grilled Squash and Orzo Salad with Pine Nuts and Mint - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
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Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Carbs
0g
Fat
Recipe by Georgeanne Brennan
Early in the summer, seek out baby squashes in a variety of shapes. Combining these with halved larger squash makes a beautiful presentation on a bed of pasta. Use a grill basket so you don't lose any cherry tomatoes and baby
Ingredients
- 2 lb. mixed yellow squash and zucchini
- 1 1/2 tbsp. olive oil
- Freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 lb. orzo pasta
- 1/2 c. pine nuts
- 3 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp. champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar
- 3 tbsp. chopped fresh mint leaves
- Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Trim and cut the squash lengthwise into slices 1/4-inch thick. Put in a bowl and add 1/2 tablespoon of the oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and a few grindings of pepper. Mix to coat.
- Prepare a charcoal or gas grill for direct-heat cooking over medium-high heat. Grill the squash, turning once, until tender, 5-8 minutes total. Let cool and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces, and put in a large bowl.
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the orzo and cook until al dente, according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold running water.
- Meanwhile, in a dry frying pan, toast the pine nuts over medium-low heat, stirring, until fragrant and starting to brown, 3-4 minutes. Pour onto a plate to cool.
- Add the orzo to the squash along with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, lemon juice, vinegar, and pine nuts and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with the mint. Just before serving, use a vegetable peeler to shave the cheese over the salad, if using, and serve. Looking for vegetable recipes? Try our best asparagus recipes, eggplant recipes, or zucchini recipes.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Nuts.
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