Parsley-Walnut Pesto - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 c. flat-leaf parsley leaves
- 3/4 c. toasted chopped walnuts
- 1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 clove garlic
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 c. extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 2 tsp. lemon zest
Instructions
- Make the pesto: Place parsley, walnuts, cheese, garlic, and salt in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a metal blade. Pulse until well combined. Combine oil, lemon juice, and zest in a small bowl. Add the oil mixture to parsley mixture in a slow stream, pulsing to combine. Serve immediately or freeze (see Step 2).
- Freeze the pesto: Divide pesto into preferred serving sizes and place in small resealable plastic bags or small plastic containers with airtight lids. Force excess air out of the container and freeze for up to 3 months.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Nuts, Walnuts.
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. Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for...
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