Lemon Spaghetti with Feta and Basil - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Lemon Spaghetti with Feta and Basil is a 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.
You Have a Recipe. But Do You Have a Full Week?
One great recipe is a start. A complete PCOS meal plan is a system. Here is how to go from one meal to a full week of eating that supports your hormones.
Free. Personalized. No signup required to start.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Lemon Spaghetti with Feta and Basil recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 4 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.
Cook Another PCOS-Friendly Lunch
Each recipe you add to your rotation makes PCOS management easier. Variety keeps you from getting bored and quitting.
Comments
Register or log in to add a comment