Arugula Pesto - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 basil sprig, leaves only
- 1/2 tablespoon toasted pine nuts
- 1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 bunch arugula, stems removed
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the arugula and basil to the boiling water and cook for 2 minutes. Drain the arugula and basil and refresh under cold water and then press out as much liquid as possible. Transfer to a food processor with the remaining ingredients and pulse until smooth. Transfer to a bowl, cover and press a piece of plastic wrap against the surface.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Nuts, 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. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
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