Angel Hair Pasta with Pesto, Shrimp and Vegetables - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Angel Hair Pasta with Pesto, Shrimp and Vegetables is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 medium red pepper
- 1 medium yellow pepper
- 1 medium zucchini
- 3/4 package angel hair pasta or thin spaghetti
- olive or salad oil
- 1 package frozen peas
- 3/4 lb. large shrimp
- 1 container refrigerated basil pesto
Instructions
- Slice red and yellow peppers into julienne strips. Cut zucchini crosswise in half; cut each half lengthwise into thin slices. Cut each slice into julienne strips.
- In saucepot, prepare angel's hair pasta as label directs, but do not use salt in water.
- Meanwhile, in nonstick 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat, in 1 tablespoon hot olive or salad oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt, cook red and yellow peppers until lightly browned; add zucchini and frozen peas and cook until peas are heated and zucchini is tender-crisp. Remove vegetables to large bowl.
- In same skillet over medium-high heat, in 1 tablespoon hot olive or salad oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt, cook shrimp, stirring constantly, until shrimp turn opaque throughout and are lightly browned. Add shrimp to vegetables in bowl.
- Drain pasta and add to bowl with vegetable mixture. Add pesto and toss to mix well.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Basil.
Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Angel Hair Pasta with Pesto, Shrimp and Vegetables recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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