Linguine and Clams with Almonds and Herbs - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Linguine and Clams with Almonds and Herbs is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted, roasted almonds, coarsely chopped
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1 tablespoon plus 1/4 cup olive oil
- Kosher salt
- 4 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 3/4 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 2 pounds littleneck clams, scrubbed
- 12 ounces linguine
Instructions
- Mix almonds, chives, parsley, and 1 tablespoon oil in a small bowl; season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Heat remaining 1/4 cup oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook garlic and red pepper flakes, stirring occasionally, until garlic is softened, about 2 minutes. Add wine, bring to a boil, and cook until reduced by half, about 2 minutes.
- Add clams and increase heat to medium-high; cover pot. Cook, shaking pot occasionally, until clams have opened, 5 –8 minutes (discard any that do not open).
- Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta cooking liquid.
- Add pasta and 1/2 cup pasta cooking liquid to clams and toss to coat. Cook, tossing and adding more cooking liquid as needed, until sauce coats pasta, about 2 minutes; season with salt and pepper.
- Serve linguine and clams topped with reserved almond-herb mixture.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Linguine and Clams with Almonds and Herbs recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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