Nutty Pasta Toss with Shrimp - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon grated peeled fresh ginger
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons crunchy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
- 8 ounces medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup vertically sliced onion
- 1/2 red bell pepper, cut into (1/4-inch) strips
- 1 cup bagged prewashed spinach
- 2 cups hot cooked rigatoni (about 1 1/4 cups uncooked pasta)
Instructions
- Combine first 8 ingredients in a medium bowl, stirring well with a whisk.
- Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp, and sauté for 3 minutes or until done. Remove shrimp from pan. Add onion and bell pepper to pan; sauté 3 minutes. Add soy sauce mixture, shrimp, and spinach. Reduce heat to medium; cook 2 minutes or until spinach wilts. Serve shrimp mixture over pasta.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Spinach.
Spinach is a nutrient-dense leafy green vegetable that is rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as iron, magnesium, and antioxidants. The high iron content in spinach helps combat anemia, which is common in women with PCOS. Magnesium helps reduce inflammation and improve insulin sensitivity. The antioxidants in spinach can help lower oxidative stress, which is beneficial for managing PCOS symptoms. Including spinach in your diet can support overall health and well-being.
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