Three-Herb Pesto - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Carbs
0g
Fat
This recipe was created to accompany Sliced Tomatoes and Mozzarella with Three Herb Pesto . Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup firmly packed fresh basil leaves
- 2/3 cup firmly packed fresh mint leaves
- 2/3 cup firmly packed fresh parsley leaves
- 1/3 cup pine nuts
- 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large garlic cloves, minced and mashed to a paste with 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, or to taste
Instructions
- In a blender or food processor purée all ingredients with salt and pepper to taste until smooth. Pesto keeps in a jar with a tight-fitting lid, chilled, up to 1 week.
- Let pesto come to room temperature before using. Makes about 1 cup.
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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