Chili Prawn Whole Wheat Pasta - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Chili Prawn Whole Wheat Pasta is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 560 calories, 53.76g protein, and 47.15g carbs per serving. Ready in 20 minutes. High in fiber (2g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 large spring onions
- 1 chili pepper
- 8 oz prawns
- 2 oz whole wheat pasta
Instructions
- Boil pasta and when ready, drain, rinse in cold water and set aside to allow to cool.
- Heat oil in wok/large frying pan and add spring onions, either pre-chopped or cut into the pan with scissors.
- Once sizzling, add prawns and then chopped chili.
- Allow liquid to reduce, or dispose if excess.
- Stir in pasta until piping hot again.
- Serve up and enjoy!
- Note: If you are quick, you can do the prawns while the pasta cooks and throw the lot in together at the end.
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 Chili Prawn Whole Wheat Pasta contribute to your health goals:
- Olive oil: Anti-inflammatory properties make it especially beneficial for PCOS
- Onion: Support cardiovascular health and blood sugar regulation
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 healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that support cell membrane health and hormone synthesis, and nutrient-dense vegetables that provide essential vitamins and minerals for metabolic health. 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 Chili Prawn Whole Wheat Pasta 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 Chili Prawn Whole Wheat Pasta recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 560 calories per serving with 53.76g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 2g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 20 minutes total. Prep time is 5 minutes and cook time is 15 minutes.
Per serving: 560 calories, 53.76g protein (38%), 47.15g carbs, 18.31g fat. Plus 2g 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 Lunch. At 560 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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