Penne with Wilted Arugula, Radicchio, and Smoked Mozzarella - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 lb dried penne
- 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon finely grated fresh lemon zest
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 (6-oz) head radicchio
- 9 oz arugula, trimmed (6 cups)
- 1 cup fresh basil
- 4 oz smoked mozzarella, cut into 1/2-inch dice
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Cook pasta in a 6-quart pot of well-salted boiling water until al dente.
- While pasta is boiling, whisk together oil, zest, garlic, and salt and pepper to taste in a large bowl. Then thinly slice radicchio, arugula, and basil and add to dressing.
- Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water and drain pasta in a colander.
- Add hot pasta and reserved cooking water to greens and let stand 1 minute to wilt.
- Add mozzarella and lemon juice and toss well. Season with salt and pepper and serve warm.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Basil.
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. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
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