Spinach Pesto - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Spinach Pesto is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 12 oz. fusilli col buco pasta
- 1 bag baby spinach
- 1/3 c. each walnuts and grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large garlic cloves
- 3 tbsp. olive oil
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. Pepper
- 8 oz. sliced deli ham, stacked
- 1 pt. grape tomatoes
Instructions
- Cook pasta in a large pot of lightly salted boiling water as package directs, reserving 1 ⁄3 cup pasta water before draining and returning pasta to pot.
- Meanwhile in a food processor, process Pesto ingredients and reserved cooking water until smooth, scraping sides of processor bowl as needed.
- Pour over pasta. Add ham and tomatoes; toss to mix and coat. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Spinach, Nuts, Walnuts.
Spinach is a nutrient-dense leafy green vegetable that is rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as iron, magnesium, and antioxidants. The high iron content in spinach helps combat anemia, which is common in women with PCOS. Magnesium helps reduce inflammation and improve insulin sensitivity. The antioxidants in spinach can help lower oxidative stress, which is beneficial for managing PCOS symptoms. Including spinach in your diet can support overall health and well-being. Nuts are a natural sourc...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Spinach Pesto 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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