Zesty Pasta Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
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Toss pasta and vegetables to make this zesty salad - a perfect side dish.
Ingredients
- 1 package (16 ounces) long fusilli (corkscrew) pasta or spaghetti
- 1 pound asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh or 1 tablespoon dried basil leaves
- 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper
- 3 medium bell peppers, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1/3 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
- 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted, if desired
Instructions
- Heat 4 quarts water (salted if desired) to boiling in 6-quart Dutch oven. Cook pasta in boiling water 11 minutes. Add asparagus to boiling water; cook about 3 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender. Drain pasta and asparagus. Rinse with cold water; drain.
- Mix dressing, basil and red pepper in large bowl. Add pasta, asparagus and remaining ingredients; toss.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Asparagus, Nuts, Basil.
Asparagus stands out as a superfood for managing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal disorder affecting many women of reproductive age. This nutrient-dense vegetable offers a myriad of health benefits that align perfectly with the dietary needs of those managing PCOS, making it an essential addition to their diet. Rich in a variety of vitamins and minerals, asparagus is particularly high in folate, vitamins A, C, E, and K, and has significant levels of chromium—a trace mineral that enha...
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