Chili-Lime Pasta Salad with Shrimp Skewers - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- kosher salt
- 2 c. broccoli florets
- 1/2 lb. Macaroni
- 1/4 c. mayonnaise
- 1/2 c. chopped cilantro, plus more for garnish
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 3 limes
- 1/2 tsp. crushed red chili flakes
- 1/2 c. Chopped red onion
- 1 c. shredded red cabbage
- 8 bamboo skewers, soaked in water
- 1 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined
Instructions
- Bring an 8-quart stock pot of water to a boil and generously season with salt. Cook broccoli for 2 minutes. Meanwhile set up bowl of cold water with ice cubes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer broccoli to ice bath; drain when cool. Using the same pot, cook pasta according to al dente package instructions.
- Meanwhile in a large bowl mix mayonnaise, cilantro, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, zest and juice of one lime, and chili flakes. Toss in red onion, cabbage, broccoli, and cooked pasta, mix well and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Preheat grill on medium-high heat. Thread the shrimp onto the pre-soaked skewers. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place skewers on grill and cook until pink and lightly charred, about 2 minutes on each side. Transfer to a clean plate.
- Serve pasta salad with shrimp skewers and wedges of remaining lime. Garnish with cilantro.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Broccoli.
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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