This Penne with Sausage, Radicchio, and Green Beans is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
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Ingredients
Instructions
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In large saucepot over high heat, heat 6 quarts water to boiling. Trim ends from green beans; cut each bean crosswise in half. Add green beans to boiling water and cook 5 to 10 minutes, until beans are just tender-crisp. With slotted spoon, remove beans to bowl.
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In boiling water in saucepot, cook penne as label directs but do not use salt in water.
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Meanwhile, in covered nonstick 12-inch skillet over high heat, in 1/4 cup boiling water, cook sausages 5 minutes. Remove cover; reduce heat to medium-high and cook sausages until browned, about 5 minutes. With slotted spoon, remove sausages to cutting board and cut into 2-inch pieces.
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In drippings in skillet over medium-high heat, cook sausage pieces and onion until onion is golden and sausages are cooked through. Add radicchio to skillet and cook until wilted, about 5 minutes. Add diced tomatoes and tomato sauce; heat to boiling.
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Drain penne; return to saucepot. Add sausage mixture and green beans; toss to mix and heat through.
Why this Penne with Sausage, Radicchio, and Green Beans works for PCOS
Lunch is where most PCOS meal plans either succeed or collapse. A meal like this Penne with Sausage, Radicchio, and Green Beans that combines adequate protein, fibre-rich carbs, and fat keeps blood sugar stable for the rest of the workday and reduces the late-afternoon energy crash that drives sugar cravings around 3-4pm.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Penne with Sausage, Radicchio, 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 Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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