Pasta Shells with Spring Vegetables Recipe | Myrecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound fresh asparagus
- 1 (8-oz.) package sugar snap peas
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest, divided
- 1/4 cup plus 1/4 tsp. kosher salt, divided
- 1/2 pound large pasta shells
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 radishes, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
- Garnish: pea tendrils
Instructions
- Cut asparagus into 1-inch pieces, discarding tough ends. Cut snap peas in half.
- Stir together ricotta, lemon juice, 1 tsp. zest, and 1/4 tsp. salt in a medium bowl.
- Bring 4 qt. water to a boil in a stockpot over high heat. Add 1/4 cup salt; return to a boil. Add pasta; boil, stirring occasionally, 11 minutes or until al dente. Add asparagus and sugar snap peas, and cook 2 to 3 minutes or until tender. Drain pasta mixture, reserving 1/4 cup pasta water. Return pasta to pot. Stir in olive oil, radishes, and reserved pasta water.
- Spread half of ricotta mixture in serving dish; top with pasta mixture. Dollop with remaining ricotta mixture. Sprinkle with mint and remaining zest. Add pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Asparagus.
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. Asparagus stands out as a superfood for managing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal disorder affecting many wome...
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