Lemon Spaghetti with Feta and Basil - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- kosher salt
- 1 lb. spaghetti
- 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 lemons, 1 zested, both halved with seeds removed
- 2 tbsp. butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 c. vegetable stock
- 1 c. freshly grated Parmesan
- 1/2 c. crumbled feta
- 1 c. chopped fresh basil
Instructions
- Bring an 8-quart stock pot of water to a boil and generously season with salt. Cook pasta according to package directions, until al dente. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta water.
- Return pot to stove over medium-high heat. Add olive oil to pot and place lemons cut side down on the bottom of the pot. Sear lemons until they have a golden brown color, about 3 minutes, then remove and set aside. Add butter, garlic, and red pepper flakes to pot; cook until garlic has softened, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon lemon zest, juice of 2 lemons, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and vegetable stock and stir.
- Add pasta to pot with garlic-lemon mixture. Mix in half the parmesan and feta. (If pasta seems dry, slowly add reserved pasta water until desired consistency.) Just before serving, mix in half the chopped basil.
- Transfer pasta to a platter and top with remaining parmesan, feta, and basil. Serve immediately.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Basil.
Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
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