Cheesy Skillet Macaroni with Broccoli - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Cheesy Skillet Macaroni with Broccoli
Servings: 4
Lunch

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Recipe by Judy Kim We'll take our veggies stirred into stovetop mac & cheese from now on.

Ingredients

  • kosher salt
  • 1 lb. Macaroni
  • 15 oz. can artichokes, rinsed and drained
  • extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 c. white wine
  • 2 garlic cloves, grated
  • 1 bunch broccoli rabe (1 lb.), trimmed and cut into 2" pieces
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 3 c. shredded gruyere cheese, plus more for serving
  • 1/4 c. chopped parsley

Instructions

  1. 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. Reserve 1 cup pasta water and drain pasta.
  2. Pat artichokes dry with a paper towel. In a small skillet over medium-high heat, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Add artichokes to skillet and cook until golden brown and crispy, 2 to 3 minutes. Add 1/4 cup white wine, garlic, and broccoli rabe and season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Cook until broccoli rabe is tender, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add reserved pasta water, butter, and gruyere to skillet and stir until saucy, then mix in cooked pasta.
  4. Garnish with parsley and Gruyere.

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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