Acquacotta - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup/50 ml extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 white onion, coarsely chopped
- 1 pound/500 g fresh porcini mushroom, cleaned and coarsely chopped
- 1 bunch spinach, washed, dried and chopped
- 1 fresh chile pepper, chopped
- 2 1/2 cups/600 ml water
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup/50 ml freshly grated Parmigiano cheese, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Heat up the extra-virgin olive oil in a deep saucepan. Add the onion and cook until soft. Then add the chopped mushrooms and chopped spinach and mix together. Add the chile pepper, salt, and pepper. Add the water, enough to cover the vegetables. Simmer for approximately 15 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmigiano cheese. SERVINGS: 4Calories: 212Total Fat: 16 gramsSaturated Fat: 3 gramsProtein: 8 gramsTotal carbohydrates: 11 gramsSugar: 4 grams Fiber: 3 gramsCholesterol: 1 milligramsSodium: 286 milligrams
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Spinach.
Spinach is a nutrient-dense leafy green vegetable that is rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as iron, magnesium, and antioxidants. The high iron content in spinach helps combat anemia, which is common in women with PCOS. Magnesium helps reduce inflammation and improve insulin sensitivity. The antioxidants in spinach can help lower oxidative stress, which is beneficial for managing PCOS symptoms. Including spinach in your diet can support overall health and well-being.
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