Summer Squash Ribbons with Lemon and Parmesan Recipe | MyRecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
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Recipe by Sara Quessenberry
The beautiful, thinly sliced ribbons of summer squash are dressed simply with olive oil and fresh lemon juice. Add parmesan and a little salt and pepper, and you have an elegant summer side dish sure to impress.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds summer squash and zucchini
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 ounces Parmesan (3/4 cup), shaved
- Kosher salt and pepper
Instructions
- Cut the squash and zucchini into long, thin strips using a vegetable peeler (discard the seedy cores). Place in a large bowl. Add the oil, lemon juice, Parmesan, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and toss gently to combine. 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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