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PCOS Vegan Italian Recipes: Dinner - Pesto Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

PCOS Vegan Italian Recipes: Dinner - Pesto Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 20 min
Servings: 2
Dinner

This PCOS Vegan Italian Recipes: Dinner - Pesto Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 450 calories, 12g protein, and 68g carbs per serving. Ready in 30 minutes. High in fiber (6g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

Nutrition per Serving

450 Calories
12g Protein
68g Carbs
15g Fat
This recipe includes whole wheat pasta (low GI), fresh basil, pine nuts, garlic, olive oil, and cherry tomatoes. Grocery list: Whole wheat pasta, fresh basil, pine nuts, garlic, olive oil, cherry tomatoes.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups of whole wheat pasta (200g)
  • 1 cup of fresh basil leaves (20g)
  • 1/4 cup of pine nuts (30g)
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 1/4 cup of olive oil (60ml)
  • 1 cup of cherry tomatoes (150g), Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
  2. While the pasta is cooking, blend the basil, pine nuts, garlic, and olive oil in a food processor until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Drain the pasta and return it to the pot.
  4. Stir in the pesto and cherry tomatoes until well combined.
  5. Serve immediately.
This PCOS-friendly recipe is packed with nutrients that are beneficial for managing PCOS symptoms. Whole wheat pasta is a great source of complex carbohydrates, which have a low glycemic index and can help regulate blood sugar levels. Pine nuts are rich in monounsaturated fats, which can improve insulin sensitivity. Basil and garlic are both powerful antioxidants, and cherry tomatoes are high in vitamin C, which can boost the immune system. This recipe is not only delicious but also quick and easy to prepare, making it perfect for those who are looking for a healthy and convenient meal option.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Basil.

Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this PCOS Vegan Italian Recipes: Dinner - Pesto Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 450 calories per serving with 12g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 6g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.

This recipe takes about 30 minutes total. Prep time is 10 minutes and cook time is 20 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.

Per serving: 450 calories, 12g protein (11%), 68g carbs, 15g fat. Plus 6g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. At 450 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 2 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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