Chili Prawn Whole Wheat Pasta - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Chili Prawn Whole Wheat Pasta
Prep: 5 min
Cook: 15 min
Servings: 1
Lunch

Nutrition per Serving

560 Calories
53.76g Protein
47.15g Carbs
18.31g Fat
An easy to make and tasty spicy prawn and pasta lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 large spring onions
  • 1 chili pepper
  • 8 oz prawns
  • 2 oz whole wheat pasta

Instructions

  1. Boil pasta and when ready, drain, rinse in cold water and set aside to allow to cool.
  2. Heat oil in wok/large frying pan and add spring onions, either pre-chopped or cut into the pan with scissors.
  3. Once sizzling, add prawns and then chopped chili.
  4. Allow liquid to reduce, or dispose if excess.
  5. Stir in pasta until piping hot again.
  6. Serve up and enjoy!
  7. 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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