Sweet Pea Pasta Toss - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Sweet Pea Pasta Toss is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 16 ounces uncooked whole-wheat spaghetti
- 3/4 pound fresh sugar snap peas
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 large shallot, thinly sliced (about 1/4 cup)
- 1 large garlic clove, minced (about 1 tsp.)
- 1 cup frozen green peas, thawed
- 3 cups lightly packed pea tendrils
- 3/4 cup shaved ricotta salata
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced mint leaves
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions, adding sugar snap peas to boiling water during last 1 minute of cooking time; drain. Rinse pasta mixture under cold running water until cool; drain.
- Whisk together olive oil and next 4 ingredients in a large bowl. Add pasta mixture to bowl; toss to coat. Gently stir in peas and next 3 ingredients. Sprinkle evenly with salt and pepper. Serve immediately, or cover and chill up to 4 hours.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Sweet Pea Pasta Toss 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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