Spicy Shells with Chickpeas - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
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Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Carbs
0g
Fat
Recipe by Barbara Chernetz
Quick and easy pasta dinners are a lifesaver, but they don't have to be generic. Red pepper flakes kick up canned marinara sauce and pancetta adds its usual savory touch for some perfection, pronto.
Ingredients
- 12 oz. shaped pasta
- 4 oz. pancetta or thick-cut bacon
- 1/2 tsp. hot red pepper flakes
- 2 can chickpeas
- 1 jar marinara sauce
- 2 tsp. grated lemon zest
- 3 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot of salted, boiling water, cook pasta according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, in a large, deep skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add pancetta and pepper flakes and cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring constantly, until pancetta is lightly browned. Add chickpeas; cook 1 minute. Add marinara sauce and 1 teaspoon kosher salt and cook until heated through. Stir in lemon zest and juice.
- Drain pasta, then add to skillet and toss to coat with sauce. Sprinkle with grated cheese.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon.
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.
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