Shrimp Linguine with Sundried Tomato Pesto and Spinach - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 12 oz. linguine
- 1/4 c. sundried tomato pesto
- 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 3 clove garlic
- 20 large peeled and deveined shrimp
- 1/2 c. dry white wine
- 3 c. baby spinach
Instructions
- Cook the linguine according to package directions. Toss with the pesto.
- Meanwhile, using a vegetable peeler, remove 3 strips of zest from the lemon; thinly slice the zest. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and zest and cook, stirring, until tender, about 2 minutes.
- Increase the heat to medium-high, add the shrimp and cook for 2 minutes. Turn the shrimp, add the wine, and simmer until the shrimp are opaque throughout, about 2 minutes. Toss with the pasta mixture and spinach.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Spinach.
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. Spinach is a nutrient-dense leafy green vegetable that is rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as iron, magnesium, and an...
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