Sautéed Ramps, Sugar Snap Peas, and Pattypan Squash - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Sautéed Ramps, Sugar Snap Peas, and Pattypan Squash
Servings: 6
Lunch

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Make pattypan squash as fast as you can, with flash-sautéed ramps and sugar snap peas, then finish it off with a tangle of fresh pea tendrils and a handful of toasted walnuts.

Ingredients

1 bunch ramps or scallions 1 lb. sugar snap peas 2 tbsp. walnut oil or olive oil 1/2 lb. baby yellow pattypan squash 1 tbsp. orange zest salt and pepper 1/2 c. Pea tendrils 1/4 c. walnuts

Instructions

Trim roots from ramps; finely chop white bulbs. Slice green leaves into 1/4-inch strips. String sugar snap peas, cut off stem ends, and leave whole. Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add white part of ramps and cook 1 minute. Add peas and pattypan squash; sauté; until just tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in zest, salt and pepper to taste, and ramp greens. Remove from heat and stir until greens slightly wilt. Add pea tendrils and walnuts; serve.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Nuts, Walnuts.

Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity. Walnuts are an excellent addition to the diet for managing PCOS symptoms. These nutrient-dense nuts are packed with healthy fats, protein, fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals. But what makes walnuts particularly beneficial for indiv...

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