Beans and Greens Spaghetti - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 pound whole wheat spaghetti
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 shallot, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 bunch or small head of cooking greens (such as escarole, Swiss chard or kale), washed and roughly chopped (about 5 cups)
- 1 (15- to 19-ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- Salt and ground black pepper
- Zest and juice of half a lemon
- 1 cup basil leaves, chopped
- Shaved Parmesan cheese, to garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta to the water and cook to al dente according to package directions. Before draining the cooked pasta, reserve about 1/4 cup of the cooking water from the pot. Drain the cooked pasta well and reserve. While the pasta is cooking, place a large high-sided skillet over moderate heat with the olive oil. Add the shallot and garlic to the skillet and cook until tender and aromatic, about 2 minutes. Add the greens and beans to the skillet along with the reserved 1/4 cup of pasta cooking water, season with salt and pepper and place a lid on the skillet. Cook the greens, stirring occasionally, until wilted and heated through, about 5 minutes. When the pasta and greens are both ready, toss them together along with the lemon zest, lemon juice, and basil. Serve the pasta garnished with shaved parmesan cheese, if desired.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Kale, Lemon, Basil.
Kale is an excellent source of calcium, which has an important role in egg maturation and follicle development in the ovaries. 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 f...
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