Avocado-Pesto Pasta Salad with Fresh Corn

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

Servings 4

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

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.
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.
Serve on large platter. Top with corn and garnish with parsley.

Why this Avocado-Pesto Pasta Salad with Fresh Corn works for PCOS

Lunch is where most PCOS meal plans either succeed or collapse. A meal like this Avocado-Pesto Pasta Salad with Fresh Corn that combines adequate protein, fibre-rich carbs, and fat keeps blood sugar stable for the rest of the workday and reduces the late-afternoon energy crash that drives sugar cravings around 3-4pm.

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

Is Avocado-Pesto Pasta Salad with Fresh Corn good for PCOS?

Yes, this Avocado-Pesto Pasta Salad with Fresh Corn recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 4 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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