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Avocado-Pesto Pasta Salad with Fresh Corn - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Avocado-Pesto Pasta Salad with Fresh Corn
Servings: 4
Lunch

This Avocado-Pesto Pasta Salad with Fresh Corn is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Recipe by Judy Kim Expand your pesto pasta-bilities with avocado and sweet corn.

Ingredients

  • kosher salt
  • 1 lb. orecchiette pasta
  • 2 ears fresh corn, husks removed
  • 7 oz. basil pesto
  • 2 avocados, pitted and diced
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 c. chopped parsley, plus more for garnish

Instructions

  1. 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 pasta and rinse with cold water until cool.
  2. Meanwhile, cook corn in pasta water for 2 to 3 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water; cut kernels off the cob. In a large mixing bowl mix pesto and avocado; mash lightly using a fork and season with pepper. Toss together with pasta and parsley.
  3. Serve on large platter. Top with corn and garnish with parsley.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Basil.

Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Avocado-Pesto Pasta Salad with Fresh Corn 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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