Rigatoni Chard Toss Recipe - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 10

Lunch

This Rigatoni Chard Toss Recipe is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked rigatoni or large tube pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 bunch Swiss chard, coarsely chopped
1 small onion, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 can (15 ounces) white kidney or cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/8 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup minced fresh basil
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Cook rigatoni according to package directions.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add Swiss chard and onion; cook and stir 4 minutes. Add garlic; cook 2 minutes longer. Stir in tomatoes, beans, salt, pepper flakes, fennel and pepper. Cook 3-4 minutes longer or until chard is tender.
Drain rigatoni, reserving 1/4 cup pasta water. Add rigatoni, pasta water and basil to skillet; toss to combine. Serve with cheese.

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

Is Rigatoni Chard Toss Recipe good for PCOS?

Yes, this Rigatoni Chard Toss Recipe recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

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

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 10 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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