Avocado Pesto Fettuccine - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Avocado Pesto Fettuccine is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- kosher salt
- 1 lb. fettuccine
- 1/4 c. pine nuts
- 2 avocados
- 7 oz. prepared pesto
- 1 tbsp. lemon juice
- 1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan
- 1/4 c. chopped basil
- extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- Meanwhile, in a small dry skillet, toast pine nuts over low heat until golden brown. Shake pan to brown evenly, about 5 minutes.
- Cut avocados in half and remove pits. Scoop out avocado with a spoon and add to the bowl of a food processor. Add pesto and lemon juice and pulse until avocado is incorporated and smooth.
- Transfer avocado pesto into a large mixing bowl. Add the pasta and half the cheese; toss together and transfer to a platter. Garnish with toasted pine nuts, remaining cheese, basil, and chili flakes. Drizzle with olive oil and serve immediately.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Nuts, 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. 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 Avocado Pesto Fettuccine 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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