Olive and Mozzarella Orzo - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Olive and Mozzarella Orzo is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 pound orzo (rice-shaped pasta)
- 1 1/2 cups chopped onion
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cups chopped celery
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- a 35-ounce can plum tomatoes, drained well
- 1 teaspoon dried basil, crumbled
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne, or to taste
- 1/2 pound Kalamata or other brine-cured black olives, pitted and sliced thin
- 3/4 pound mozzarella
Instructions
- In a kettle of boiling salted water boil the orzo until it is al dente, drain it well, and transfer it to a large bowl. In a large heavy skillet cook the onion in the oil and the butter over moderately low heat, stirring, until it is softened, add the celery, and cook the mixture, stirring, for 5 minutes. Stir in the flour, cook the mixture, stirring, for 3 minutes, and stir in the broth, the tomatoes, chopping them with a spoon, the basil, and the cayenne. Simmer the mixture, stirring, for 5 minutes, stir it into the orzo with the olives, 1/2 pound of the mozzarella, cut into 1/4-inch dice, and salt to taste, and transfer the mixture to a shallow 2-quart baking dish. Cut the remaining 1/4 pound mozzarella into thin strips and arrange it decoratively on top of the orzo. The orzo may be prepared up to this point 1 day in advance and kept covered and chilled. Bake the orzo in the middle of a preheated 400 °F. oven for 30 minutes, or until it is heated through and slightly crisp on top.
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
Yes, this Olive and Mozzarella Orzo 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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