Crab Linguine with Basil, Lemon & Chile - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- zest and juice of 1 1/2 lemons
- 4 red chiles (bird's eye), finely chopped
- 3/4 lb fresh linguine
- 9oz white crab meat
- large handful fresh basil leaves, torn
- crushed sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Add the olive oil, lemon zest, and chopped chiles to a small pan and place over low heat until they begin to sizzle. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the linguine and cook according to the package instructions (about 7 minutes). Drain well, rinse with boiling water, and set aside.
- Add the chile and lemon oil to the pan that the linguine was cooked in. Add the lemon juice and cook over medium heat until sizzling. Return the linguine to the pan and add the crab meat. Toss gently for 1 to 2 minutes to warm the crab through.
- Fold in the basil and season with crushed sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Spoon into warmed serving bowls.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Basil.
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. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
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