Bacon & Swiss Chard Pasta - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Key PCOS-Friendly Ingredients: Spinach is loaded with iron, magnesium, and folate. Olive oil is a key Mediterranean diet ingredient rich in polyphenols. Onion is contain quercetin, a natural anti-inflammatory.
Healthy fats support hormone production and help your body absorb fat-soluble vitamins essential for reproductive health. Anti-inflammatory foods are especially important for PCOS, as chronic low-grade inflammation is a key driver of symptoms.
This recipe pairs well with a side of leafy greens or a simple mixed salad to add extra fiber and micronutrients to your dinner.
Ingredients
- 16 oz whole wheat penne rigate
- 6 strips uncured bacon
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 3 tbsps olive oil
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 2/3 cup parmesan cheese
- 6 cups Swiss chard
- 1/2 large onion
Instructions
- Boil pasta and drain, reserving 1 cup of the cooking water.
- Cook chopped bacon in a large pot until just starting to crisp.
- Remove to plate lined with paper towel. Drain all but 2 tablespoons of bacon grease from pan.
- Add onion and sauté until tender.
- Add Swiss chard and spinach and season with salt and pepper.
- Add reserved pasta water and cook until chard is tender, about 4 minutes. Add vinegar.
- Add pasta and olive oil into the pot and toss to coat.
- Sprinkle with bacon and parmesan cheese.
How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management
Understanding the nutritional profile of what you eat is a powerful step in managing PCOS. Here is how the key ingredients in this Bacon & Swiss Chard Pasta contribute to your health goals:
- Spinach: Magnesium may help improve insulin sensitivity in women with PCOS
- Olive oil: Anti-inflammatory properties make it especially beneficial for PCOS
- Onion: Support cardiovascular health and blood sugar regulation
PCOS Diet Principles in This Recipe
The PCOS diet focuses on three core principles: reducing inflammation, managing insulin resistance, and supporting hormonal balance. Every recipe in our collection is evaluated against these principles. This recipe excels in providing healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that support cell membrane health and hormone synthesis, and nutrient-dense vegetables that provide essential vitamins and minerals for metabolic health. As part of a balanced PCOS meal plan, we recommend pairing recipes like this with a variety of nutrient-dense foods throughout the week to ensure you are meeting all your micronutrient needs.
Meal Prep Tip: This Bacon & Swiss Chard Pasta can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Meal prepping is one of the most effective strategies for sticking to a PCOS-friendly diet, as it removes the temptation to reach for processed convenience foods when time is short.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Spinach.
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