Minestrone with Arborio Rice - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Minestrone with Arborio Rice is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/4 c. plus 4 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 carrots
- 2 ribs celery
- 1 zucchini
- 3/4 lb. green cabbage (about 1/4 head)
- 1 1/2 qt. canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock
- 1.67 c. drained and rinsed canned pinto beans (one 15-ounce can)
- 1/2 c. arborio rice
- 3/4 lb. boiling potatoes (about 2)
- 1 tbsp. tomato paste
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
- 2 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp. grated Parmesan
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the 1/4 cup oil over moderate heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic, carrots, and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Add the zucchini and cabbage. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables start to soften, about 5 minutes longer.
- Add the broth, beans, rice, potatoes, tomato paste, bay leaf, thyme, and salt to the pot. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, partially covered, until the rice and vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes. Remove the bay leaf.
- Stir the pepper into the soup. Sprinkle each bowlful with Parmesan and drizzle each with 1 teaspoon of the remaining oil.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Minestrone with Arborio Rice recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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