Minestrone Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 12 ounces fingerling or baby red potatoes
- 8 ounces green beans, cut in half
- 1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 pound gemelli or tubetti (or any short pasta you choose)
- 1/2 cup pesto
- one 15 1/2-ounce can cannellini beans (drained and rinsed)
- one 6-ounce jar roasted peppers, sliced into strips
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place 12 ounces fingerling or baby red potatoes in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil and cook until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork, about 10 minutes. Spread them out on a baking sheet to cool, then slice the potatoes into 1/2-inch coins.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Asparagus.
Asparagus stands out as a superfood for managing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal disorder affecting many women of reproductive age. This nutrient-dense vegetable offers a myriad of health benefits that align perfectly with the dietary needs of those managing PCOS, making it an essential addition to their diet. Rich in a variety of vitamins and minerals, asparagus is particularly high in folate, vitamins A, C, E, and K, and has significant levels of chromium—a trace mineral that enha...
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