Sweet Pea and Mint Stuffed Shells - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Carbs
0g
Fat
Recipe by Woman's Day Kitchen
The addition of sweet peas and mint to the traditional ricotta filling gives these stuffed shells a fresh new flavor.
Ingredients
- 16 jumbo shells
- Basic Béchamel
- 1 container ricotta
- 3 scallions
- 3/4 c. grated Romano cheese
- 1/4 c. grated mozzarella
- 1 1/2 tsp. finely grated lemon zest
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. Pepper
- 1 1/2 c. frozen peas
- 1/2 c. fresh mint
- 1/2 c. fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1/2 c. grated mozzarella
Instructions
- Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Cook 16 jumbo shells according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool. Spread béchamel sauce on the bottom of a large broiler-proof baking dish. In a large bowl, combine ricotta, scallions, grated Romano cheese, 1/4 cup grated mozzarella, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
- Fold in peas, fresh mint, and fresh flat-leaf parsley. Spoon the mixture into the shells (about 1/4 cup each), place on top of the sauce, and sprinkle with 1/2 cup grated mozzarella. Cover with foil and bake until the shells are heated through, 12 to 15 minutes. Heat broiler. Uncover, and broil until the cheese begins to brown, 2 to 3 minutes.
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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