Butternut Squash and Pesto Rotini - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 12 oz. multigrain rotini
- 1 package diced butternut squash
- 1 c. almonds
- 2 clove garlic
- 2 c. fresh basil leaves
- 1 tsp. freshly grated lemon peel
- .13 tsp. Pepper
- 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat large covered saucepot of salted water to boiling on high. Add rotini and squash and cook for time that pasta label directs.
- Meanwhile, in food processor with knife blade attached, pulse almonds and garlic until finely chopped. Add basil, lemon peel, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Pulse until finely chopped. Remove 2/3 cup pasta cooking water from saucepot. With processor running, add oil and pasta water in slow, steady stream. Add Parmesan and pulse until incorporated into pesto.
- Drain pasta and squash. Return to saucepot along with pesto. Toss until well coated. Garnish with basil and additional Parmesan, if desired.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, 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. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
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