Campanelle with White Beans, Lemon, and Burrata - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Campanelle with White Beans, Lemon, and Burrata is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 lemons, zested, juiced
- 4 cups baby arugula, chopped
- 1 (15-ounce) can white beans, rinsed, drained
- 1/4 cup drained capers
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
- 1 pound campanelle (or other short pasta)
- 8 ounces burrata (or fresh mozzarella)
Instructions
- Combine lemon zest, lemon juice, arugula, beans, capers, red pepper flakes, 1/4 cup oil, and 1/2 tsp. salt in a large bowl.
- Cook campanelle in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Drain pasta, reserving 1 cup pasta cooking liquid, and add to bean mixture. Stir vigorously and add pasta cooking liquid as needed to fully coat. Season with salt.
- Transfer pasta to a serving bowl or platter. Using your hands, tear burrata over pasta and drizzle with more oil. Serve immediately.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Campanelle with White Beans, Lemon, and Burrata recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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