Vegetable Lo Mein - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 8 ounces uncooked spaghetti
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 cups fresh sliced mushrooms
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup sliced red bell peppers
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups fresh bean sprouts
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon curry powder
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- Heat oil in a large wok or saute pan. Stir fry mushrooms, carrots, peppers, onion and garlic until tender. Stir in bean sprouts and green onions; cook one minute. Mix cornstarch and chicken broth in a small bowl and add to stir fry. Stir in hoisin sauce, honey, soy sauce, ginger, cayenne pepper and curry powder. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.
- Add cooked spaghetti, and toss. 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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