Pesto Zucchini Noodles with Shrimp - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
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Protein
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Carbs
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Recipe by Kelly Senyei
Swap the pasta for zoodles with a quick and healthy recipe for pesto zucchini noodles topped with sautéed shrimp.
Ingredients
- 4 cups lightly packed basil leaves
- 1/3 cup unsalted walnuts, pine nuts or almonds, toasted
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 1/2 lbs jumbo shrimp, shelled and deveined
- 4 medium zucchini, cut into noodles
Instructions
- In a blender, combine the basil, walnuts, Parmesan cheese, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Pulse until roughly chopped then with the blender running, stream in 1/2 cup olive oil and continue blending, scraping down the sides as needed, until the pesto is puréed. Set the pesto aside.
- Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to a large sauté pan set over medium heat. Add the shrimp and a pinch of salt and pepper, and cook, stirring, until the shrimp are pink and cooked through. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the shrimp to a bowl.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the sauté pan set over medium heat. Add the zucchini noodles and cook them, tossing frequently, until they’re softened slightly. Reduce the heat to low then add the shrimp and pesto to the pan and toss to combine. Serve immediately.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Nuts, Walnuts, Basil.
Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity. Walnuts are an excellent addition to the diet for managing PCOS symptoms. These nutrient-dense nuts are packed with healthy fats, protein, fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals. But what makes walnuts particularly beneficial for indiv...
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