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Penne with Almond Pesto and Green Beans - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Penne with Almond Pesto and Green Beans
Servings: 6
Dinner

This Penne with Almond Pesto and Green Beans is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat

Ingredients

  • 1 garlic clove, coarsely chopped
  • 2 cups (packed) fresh basil leaves
  • 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped toasted almonds, divided
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
  • 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 pound penne
  • 8 ounces green beans (about 2 cups), trimmed, thinly sliced on a bias
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan

Instructions

  1. Pulse garlic, basil, 1/2 cup almonds, and 1 tsp. salt in a food processor until combined. With the motor running, slowly add oil and pulse again until smooth. Transfer to a large bowl.
  2. Cook penne in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, and add green beans 30 seconds before pasta is al dente. Drain pasta and green beans, reserving 1 cup pasta cooking liquid, and add to pesto. Stir vigorously and add pasta cooking liquid as needed to fully coat. Season with salt.
  3. Transfer pasta mixture to a serving bowl or platter and top with Parmesan and remaining 2 Tbsp. almonds. Serve immediately or at room temperature.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Basil.

Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Penne with Almond Pesto and Green Beans recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 6 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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