Linguine with Shrimp & Spinach Pesto - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 lb. pasta
- 2 tbsp. roasted almonds
- 1 small clove garlic
- 1 tsp. lemon zest
- 4 oz. baby spinach (about 4 cups)
- 2 tbsp. grated pecorino or Parmesan
- 3 tbsp. olive oil
- Kosher salt and pepper
- 1 lb. large peeled and deveined shrimp
- 3/4 c. dry white wine
- 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid, drain the pasta and return it to the pot.
- Meanwhile, in a food processor, pulse the almonds, garlic and lemon zest until finely chopped. Add the spinach, pecorino, 2 Tbsp oil and 1/8 tsp each salt and pepper. Purée until smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary.
- Heat the remaining Tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the shrimp with 1/4 tsp salt and cook for 2 minutes. Turn the shrimp, add the wine and crushed red pepper to the skillet and simmer until the shrimp are opaque throughout, 2 minutes more.
- Add the pesto to the shrimp and toss to combine. Toss with the pasta, adding some of the reserved cooking water if the pasta seems dry.
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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