Mixed Vegetables Pasta - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Mixed Vegetables Pasta
Prep: 5 min
Cook: 20 min
Servings: 1
Dinner

Nutrition per Serving

178 Calories
6.57g Protein
29.96g Carbs
5.21g Fat
Hearty pasta with onions, cabbage, mushrooms and bell peppers.

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup shredded cabbage
  • 1/2 cup pieces or slices mushrooms
  • 2 tbsps chopped onions
  • 1/2 cup chopped red bell peppers
  • 1 oz whole wheat thin pasta

Instructions

  1. Cook and drain the pasta.
  2. Chop all vegetables.
  3. Slowly heat the olive oil.
  4. Add vegetables and cook until soft.
  5. Salt and pepper to taste.
  6. To serve, add vegetables on top of freshly cooked pasta...yummy!

How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management

Understanding the nutritional profile of what you eat is a powerful step in managing PCOS. Here is how the key ingredients in this Mixed Vegetables Pasta contribute to your health goals:

  • Olive oil: Anti-inflammatory properties make it especially beneficial for PCOS
  • Bell pepper: Vitamin C supports adrenal function and may help manage cortisol levels in PCOS
  • Mushroom: Vitamin D deficiency is common in PCOS and supplementation may improve symptoms
  • Onion: Support cardiovascular health and blood sugar regulation

PCOS Diet Principles in This Recipe

The PCOS diet focuses on three core principles: reducing inflammation, managing insulin resistance, and supporting hormonal balance. Every recipe in our collection is evaluated against these principles. This recipe excels in providing healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that support cell membrane health and hormone synthesis, and nutrient-dense vegetables that provide essential vitamins and minerals for metabolic health. As part of a balanced PCOS meal plan, we recommend pairing recipes like this with a variety of nutrient-dense foods throughout the week to ensure you are meeting all your micronutrient needs.

Meal Prep Tip: This Mixed Vegetables Pasta can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Meal prepping is one of the most effective strategies for sticking to a PCOS-friendly diet, as it removes the temptation to reach for processed convenience foods when time is short.

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