Linguini with Carrot Turkey Ragu - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 6

Lunch

This Linguini with Carrot Turkey Ragu is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large leek, white and light green parts only, sliced and well-rinsed
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
Pepper
1 pound lean (93-percent) ground turkey
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cans (14.5 ounces each) no-salt-added diced tomatoes
1 pound carrots
8 ounces whole wheat linguine
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Grated Parmesan cheese for serving, optional (see Tips and Techniques, below)

Instructions

Heat 5-quart saucepot of water to boiling on high. Add 2 teaspoons salt. In 12-inch skillet, heat oil on medium-high. Add leek, celery, garlic, and 1/8 teaspoon each salt and freshly ground black pepper. Cook 5 minutes or until just tender, stirring occasionally. Add turkey; cook 4 minutes or until meat loses its pink color, stirring and breaking into small pieces. Stir in cinnamon; cook 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes. Heat to boiling, then reduce heat to simmer 15 minutes, stirring. Meanwhile, with vegetable peeler, shave carrots into thin ribbons. Add pasta to boiling water. Cook 1 minutes less than label directs. Add carrots; cook along with pasta 1 minute. Drain and return to pot. Add turkey ragu, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Stir gently until well mixed. Top with parsley.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Cinnamon.

Cinnamon is one of the best ingredients that someone with insulin sensitivity can eat. Half a teaspoon of cinnamon per day has been shown to be very effective at normalizing blood sugar levels. Cinnamon contains hydroxychalcone, which is thought to enhance the effects of insulin. It has also been suggested that Cinnamon prevents post-meal blood sugar spikes by slowing the gastric emptying rate - meaning that food digests slowly. (Reference: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11506060).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Linguini with Carrot Turkey Ragu good for PCOS?

Yes, this Linguini with Carrot Turkey Ragu recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 6 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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