Whole-Grain Rotini with Asparagus and Snap Peas - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 package whole-grain rotini or fusilli pasta
- 8 oz. asparagus
- 1 bag stringless snap peas
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 small onion
- 1 lemon
- 1/2 c. freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese
- 1/4 c. fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper
Instructions
- Heat large covered saucepot of salted water on high to boiling. Add pasta and cook as label directs, adding asparagus and snap peas when 3 minutes of cooking time remain.
- Meanwhile, in 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil on medium until hot. Add onion and cook 10 to 12 minutes or until tender and browned. From lemon, grate 1 teaspoon peel and squeeze 2 tablespoons juice.
- Reserve 1/2 cup pasta cooking water; drain pasta and vegetables. In large serving bowl, toss pasta and vegetables with cooking water, onion, lemon peel and juice, Romano, basil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Asparagus, 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. Asparagus stands out as a superfood for managing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal disorder affecting many wome...
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