Broccoli Pesto Pasta - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Broccoli Pesto Pasta is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 lemon
- 1/3 c. sliced almonds
- 12 oz. broccoli florets
- 1 box whole-grain fusilli or rotini pasta
- 1 c. packed fresh mint leaves
- 1/4 c. olive oil
- Pepper
- 1 oz. Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat 6-quart covered saucepot of water to boiling on high.
- Meanwhile, from lemon, with vegetable peeler, remove 6 strips of peel, avoiding white pith. Very thinly slice lengthwise. Halve lemon; squeeze 2 tablespoons juice. In microwave-safe small bowl, microwave almonds on High 1 minute or until toasted.
- Add broccoli to boiling water. Cook 5 minutes or until just tender. With slotted spoon, transfer broccoli to food processor with knife blade attached.
- Add pasta to same pot. Cook as label directs; reserve 1/4 cup cooking water.
- While pasta is cooking, to food processor, add mint, oil, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and freshly ground black pepper. Puree. With machine running, add reserved water. Drain pasta and return to pot. Add broccoli pesto, lemon juice, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and freshly ground black pepper. Toss until evenly coated.
- Divide pasta among bowls. Top with Parmesan, lemon peel, and almonds.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Broccoli, Lemon.
Broccoli is a highly nutritious vegetable that provides numerous health benefits, especially for individuals managing PCOS. This cruciferous vegetable is rich in essential vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. But what makes broccoli particularly beneficial for those with PCOS? Low Glycemic Index (GI) Broccoli has a low glycemic index, making it an excellent choice for maintaining stable blood sugar levels. This is particularly important for individuals with PCOS, as it helps manage insul...
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Yes, this Broccoli Pesto Pasta 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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