Spaghetti Squash Salad with Pine Nuts and Tarragon - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Spaghetti Squash Salad with Pine Nuts and Tarragon is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/2 c. pine nuts
- 3 large spaghetti squash
- .67 c. extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 c. water
- 1/2 c. dry white wine
- 3 tbsp. white wine vinegar
- Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp. chopped thyme
- 1 pinch crushed red pepper
- 2 tbsp. chopped tarragon
- 4 oz. queso fresco or ricotta salata
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 °F. Spread the pine nuts in a pie plate and bake for about 5 minutes, until golden brown. Transfer to a plate and let cool.
- Arrange the spaghetti squash halves cut sides up on 2 large rimmed baking sheets. Drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Flip the squash cut sides down and pour the water and wine into the pans. Bake for about 50 minutes, until the squash is barely tender. Flip the squash cut sides up and let cool until warm.
- In a small bowl, combine the white wine vinegar with the lemon zest and lemon juice, thyme, and crushed red pepper. Whisk in the 2/3 cup of olive oil; season with salt and pepper.
- Working over a large bowl, using a fork, scrape out the spaghetti squash, separating the strands. Pour the dressing over the squash and toss to coat. Add the tarragon, queso fresco, and pine nuts and toss again. Serve right away.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Nuts.
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. Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Spaghetti Squash Salad with Pine Nuts and Tarragon recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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