Pumpkin Orzo - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups chicken broth
- 3/4 cup canned pumpkin
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/2 cup orzo
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the chicken broth, pumpkin, butter, honey, balsamic vinegar, ginger, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil over medium-heat, then add the orzo. Reduce the heat to low, and simmer, stirring frequently, until the orzo is tender, about 15 minutes. Serve immediately.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Honey.
Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balanced diet. With a glycemic index (GI) of 55 for one tablespoon, honey is considered a moderate GI food. This means it does not spike blood sugar levels as high or as quickly as high-GI foods, making it a better choice for maintaining steady energy levels and supporting overall health. Rich in antioxidants, including phenolic acids and flavonoids, honey offers protective benefi...
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