Orzo Salad with Grape Tomatoes, Feta, and Mint - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
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The classic Greek flavors of feta cheese, fresh mint, and olives give a tangy personality to this delicious pasta salad.
Ingredients
- 2 c. orzo pasta
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 pt. grape tomatoes
- 1 lemon
- 1 c. crumbled feta cheese
- 1/3 c. pitted kalamata olives
- 1/3 c. fresh mint leaves
- 1/4 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper
Instructions
- Heat large covered saucepot of salted water to boiling on high. Add orzo and cook as label directs.
- Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, heat oil on medium until hot. Add grape tomatoes; cook 5 to 6 minutes or until skins split, shaking pan occasionally. From lemon, grate 1 teaspoon peel and squeeze 1 tablespoon juice; set aside.
- Remove skillet from heat. Reserve 1/4 cup orzo cooking water; drain orzo. Add orzo and cooking water to tomatoes in skillet; stir in lemon peel and juice, feta, olives, mint, and 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon.
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.
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