Kale Pesto - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 bunch kale, leaves stripped and blanched
- 1 c. fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 c. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 c. shredded Parmesan
- 1/4 c. walnuts
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
Instructions
- In the bowl of a food processor, combine kale, basil, and olive oil and pulse until combined. Add Parmesan, walnuts, garlic, and salt and blend until combined.
- Store in an airtight container up to 1 week.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Kale, Nuts, Walnuts, Basil.
Kale is an excellent source of calcium, which has an important role in egg maturation and follicle development in the ovaries. Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity. Walnuts are an excellent addition to the diet for managing PCOS symptoms. These nutrient-dense nuts are packed w...
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