Basil Pesto | PCOS Meal Planner

This Basil Pesto is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

My mom Noni has been making homemade basil pesto for as long as I can remember. This sauce is rich in flavor and color and it can be used in any variety of ways – toss the pesto with linguine noodles for a flavorful pasta dish, spoon it over grilled chick

Ingredients

Servings 1

2 1/2 cups of basil leaves, washed and dried thoroughly
2 Tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese
3 cloves of garlic
2 Tablespoons of pine nuts
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Pinch of black pepper

Instructions

Toast the pine nuts by placing them on a baking sheet and putting them in a toaster oven until they are golden brown (they toast quickly so make sure to watch them!).
Remove the pine nuts and set them aside to cool.
In a food processor or blender, combine the fresh basil leaves, Parmesan cheese, garlic cloves, cooled pine nuts and kosher salt.
Pulse the ingredients together until well blended.
Drizzle in the olive oil while the food processor or blender is still running (this will help to thin the pesto).
Season with cracked black pepper and serve.
Helpful Hint: Store the prepared pesto in an air-tight container with plastic wrap touching the sauce. Or for longer-term storage, pour the pesto into an ice cube tray and freeze it for individual uses.

Why this Basil Pesto works for PCOS

Lunch is where most PCOS meal plans either succeed or collapse. A meal like this Basil Pesto that combines adequate protein, fibre-rich carbs, and fat keeps blood sugar stable for the rest of the workday and reduces the late-afternoon energy crash that drives sugar cravings around 3-4pm.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Basil Pesto good for PCOS?

Yes, this Basil Pesto recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. 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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