Arugula and Walnut Pesto - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 small garlic
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/2 c. walnuts
- 2 c. packed fresh arugula leaves
- 1/2 c. packed fresh basil leaves
- 1/3 c. extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Place garlic and salt in a mortar. Add about 1/3 of the walnuts, arugula, basil, and olive oil. Using a pestle, crush ingredients against bottom and sides of mortar until a coarse paste forms.
- Working in batches, add another 1/3 of the walnuts, arugula, basil, and olive oil, crushing as directed. Repeat with remaining batch. Stir in Parmesan and lemon juice; transfer to an airtight container, cover with a layer of extra-virgin olive oil, and refrigerate up to 3 days.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Nuts, Walnuts, 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. Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for...
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