Cavatappi with Spinach, Garbanzo Beans, and Feta Recipe | MyRecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 8 cups coarsely chopped spinach
- 8 cups hot cooked cavatappi (about 12 ounces uncooked spiral-shaped pasta)
- 1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 (19-ounce) cans chickpeas (garbanzo beans) or other white beans, drained
- 4 garlic cloves, crushed
- Freshly ground pepper
- Lemon wedges (optional)
Instructions
- Combine first 10 ingredients in a large bowl; toss well. Garnish with lemon wedges, if desired.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Spinach.
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. Spinach is a nutrient-dense leafy green vegetable that is rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as iron, magnesium, and an...
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