Pasta with Dandelion Stems - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Carbs
0g
Fat
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound linguine
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 ounces pancetta or bacon, coarsely chopped
- Dandelion stems from 2 pounds of greens, cut into 1 1/2 -inch pieces
- 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Crushed red pepper
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the linguine in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat the olive oil. Add the pancetta and cook over moderately high heat until crisp. Transfer the pancetta to a plate. Add the dandelion stems to the skillet and cook until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until lightly browned, about 2 minutes.
- Drain the linguine. In a large warmed bowl, toss the pasta with the dandelion stems, lemon juice and a large pinch of crushed red pepper. Season with salt and serve; pass the Parmesan cheese alongside.
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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