Spinach Almond Pesto - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
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Recipe by Almond Board of California
Use spinach, Parmesan cheese and California Almonds to give pesto a new flavor. Toss this with pasta and tomatoes.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup pine nuts
- 1 cup slivered California Almonds, divided
- 1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed almost dry
- 6 cloves garlic, roasted and peeled
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
- 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Place almonds and pine nuts (keep separate) in a single layer in a dry skillet over medium heat. Toast, stirring occasionally until fragrant, 3-5 minutes.
- Combine all ingredients except 1/2 cup of the slivered almonds in a food processor, blending just until smooth.
- Toss pesto sauce with cooked fettuccine and top with roasted cherry tomatoes and remainder of slivered almonds.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Spinach, 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. Spinach is a nutrient-dense leafy green vegetable that is rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as iron, magnesium, and an...
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