PCOS Vegan Italian Recipes: Dinner - Vegan Alfredo with Zoodles - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
350
Calories
12g
Protein
45g
Carbs
15g
Fat
This recipe includes zucchini, raw cashews, garlic, almond milk, nutritional yeast, and lemon. The glycemic index of zucchini is low, making it a great ingredient for those with PCOS.
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchinis (spiralized into noodles)
- 1 cup raw cashews (soaked overnight)
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1/2 lemon (juiced), Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the cashews.
- In a blender, combine cashews, garlic, almond milk, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
- Heat the sauce in a pan over medium heat.
- Add the zoodles to the pan and toss to coat.
- Serve warm.
This PCOS-friendly Vegan Alfredo with Zoodles is a delicious and nutritious dinner option. The zucchini noodles (zoodles) are a low GI food, which can help regulate blood sugar levels. Cashews provide healthy fats and protein, while nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor without the dairy. This meal is not only easy to prepare, but also offers a sense of empowerment and control over your health.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon.
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.
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