Shrimp Pepper Pasta - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Shrimp Pepper Pasta is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 487 calories, 23.32g protein, and 91.32g carbs per serving. Ready in 26 minutes. High in fiber (5.6g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup cilantro
- 20 large shrimp
- 5 medium whole tomatoes
- 1 lb fettuccini noodles
- 1 dash salt
- 1 dash pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic
- 1/2 tsp red pepper
Instructions
- Sauté shrimp in garlic and crushed red pepper.
- Add chunked tomatoes and cilantro cook only until heated
- Pour over fettuccini noodles. Optional, garnish with feta cheese.
- Salt and pepper to taste.
How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management
Understanding the nutritional profile of what you eat is a powerful step in managing PCOS. Here is how the key ingredients in this Shrimp Pepper Pasta contribute to your health goals:
- Shrimp: Selenium supports thyroid function which is often affected in PCOS
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS
- Tomato: Antioxidants help combat oxidative stress elevated in PCOS
PCOS Diet Principles in This Recipe
The PCOS diet focuses on three core principles: reducing inflammation, managing insulin resistance, and supporting hormonal balance. Every recipe in our collection is evaluated against these principles. This recipe excels in providing anti-inflammatory spices that target the chronic inflammation underlying PCOS, and nutrient-dense vegetables that provide essential vitamins and minerals for metabolic health. As part of a balanced PCOS meal plan, we recommend pairing recipes like this with a variety of nutrient-dense foods throughout the week to ensure you are meeting all your micronutrient needs.
Meal Prep Tip: This Shrimp Pepper Pasta can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Meal prepping is one of the most effective strategies for sticking to a PCOS-friendly diet, as it removes the temptation to reach for processed convenience foods when time is short.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Shrimp Pepper Pasta recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 487 calories per serving with 23.32g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 5.6g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 26 minutes total. Prep time is 16 minutes and cook time is 10 minutes. It makes 4 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 487 calories, 23.32g protein (19%), 91.32g carbs, 2.67g fat. Plus 5.6g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. At 487 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 4 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.
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