Pasta with Peas and Lima Beans - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 oz whole wheat linguini
- 1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 oz baby lima beans
- 0.12 cup pieces shiitake mushrooms
- 1 oz peas
- 5 grams nonfat mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Boil whole wheat linguini.
- When pasta is almost ready, toss in frozen peas and lima beans.
- When pasta is al dente and peas and limas are warmed, strain.
- Return to pan. Sprinkle with nonfat mozzarella and mushrooms.
- Put heat on low until mozzarella is melted. Optional to add rosemary, basil, or any other spices you enjoy.
- Place on plate. Sprinkle with parmesan and garlic powder to taste.
- Bon appetit!
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 Pasta with Peas and Lima Beans contribute to your health goals:
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS
- Mushroom: Vitamin D deficiency is common in PCOS and supplementation may improve symptoms
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 anti-inflammatory spices that target the chronic inflammation underlying PCOS. 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 Pasta with Peas and Lima Beans 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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