Creamy Chicken-and-Broccoli Pesto Bow Ties - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
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Toasted pecans add unexpected warmth and crunch to this creamy pasta dish.
Ingredients
- 2 c. broccoli florets
- kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 bunch Fresh basil
- 2 clove garlic
- 1/4 c. olive oil
- 2 tsp. lemon zest
- 3 oz. Parmesan
- 4 oz. mascarpone or cream cheese
- 2 c. shredded rotisserie chicken
- 1/3 c. chopped toasted pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the broccoli in boiling salted water until tender, 5 minutes; remove to a bowl with a slotted spoon. Add pasta to water and cook according to package directions; drain.
- Process basil, garlic, oil, lemon zest, red pepper, and Parmesan in a food processer until finely chopped. Add broccoli and pulse until coarsely chopped, 4 to 6 times. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Stir broccoli pesto and mascarpone into pasta until well coated; fold in chicken.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Broccoli, Lemon, Basil.
Broccoli is a highly nutritious vegetable that provides numerous health benefits, especially for individuals managing PCOS. This cruciferous vegetable is rich in essential vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. But what makes broccoli particularly beneficial for those with PCOS? Low Glycemic Index (GI) Broccoli has a low glycemic index, making it an excellent choice for maintaining stable blood sugar levels. This is particularly important for individuals with PCOS, as it helps manage insul...
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