Whole Wheat Pasta with Garlicky Greens - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 bunch broccoli rabe
- 1 bunch Swiss chard
- 1 lb. whole wheat penne or ziti pasta
- 2 tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil
- 3 clove garlic
- 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
- 1/2 c. water
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan
Instructions
- Heat large covered saucepot of salted water to boiling over high heat.
- Meanwhile, trim tough stem ends from broccoli rabe and Swiss chard. Coarsely chop stems and leaves. You should have about 20 cups chopped greens.
- Add pasta to boiling water and cook as label directs. While pasta cooks, in nonstick 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat until hot. Add garlic and crushed red pepper; cook 2 minutes or until garlic is golden, stirring. Stir half of greens, all of water, and 1/2 teaspoon salt into garlic in skillet. Increase heat to medium-high; cover and cook 2 to 3 minutes or until greens wilt. Stir in remaining greens; cover and cook 10 to 12 minutes or until greens are tender, stirring occasionally.
- Drain pasta, reserving 1/4 cup of cooking water. Return pasta to saucepot. Add Parmesan, greens mixture, and reserved cooking water to pasta in saucepot; toss until well combined.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Broccoli.
Broccoli is a highly nutritious vegetable that provides numerous health benefits, especially for individuals managing PCOS. This cruciferous vegetable is rich in essential vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. But what makes broccoli particularly beneficial for those with PCOS? Low Glycemic Index (GI) Broccoli has a low glycemic index, making it an excellent choice for maintaining stable blood sugar levels. This is particularly important for individuals with PCOS, as it helps manage insul...
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