Pasta with Peas and Lima Beans - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Pasta with Peas and Lima Beans is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 253 calories, 12.58g protein, and 50.63g carbs per serving. Ready in 40 minutes. High in fiber (8.6g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Pasta with Peas and Lima Beans recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 253 calories per serving with 12.58g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 8.6g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 40 minutes total. Prep time is 10 minutes and cook time is 30 minutes.
Per serving: 253 calories, 12.58g protein (20%), 50.63g carbs, 2.71g fat. Plus 8.6g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. At 253 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.
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