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PCOS Italian Paleo Recipes: Lunch - Zucchini Noodles with Pesto - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

PCOS Italian Paleo Recipes: Lunch - Zucchini Noodles with Pesto
Prep: 15 min
Servings: 2
Lunch

This PCOS Italian Paleo Recipes: Lunch - Zucchini Noodles with Pesto is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 350 calories, 10g protein, and 30g carbs per serving. Ready in 15 minutes. High in fiber (5g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

Nutrition per Serving

350 Calories
10g Protein
30g Carbs
20g Fat
Grocery list: Medium zucchinis, fresh basil leaves, pine nuts, garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Low GI ingredients: Zucchini, pine nuts, olive oil.

Ingredients

  • 2 medium zucchinis (500g)
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves (20g)
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts (35g)
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil (60ml)
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (25g), Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Spiralize the zucchinis into noodles.
  2. In a food processor, combine basil, pine nuts, garlic, and pulse until coarsely chopped.
  3. Add olive oil and Parmesan cheese, process until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Toss zucchini noodles with pesto. Serve immediately.
This PCOS-friendly recipe is packed with nutrients beneficial for managing PCOS symptoms. Zucchini is a low GI food that helps maintain blood sugar levels. Pine nuts are rich in magnesium, which can improve insulin sensitivity. Olive oil, a monounsaturated fat, can reduce inflammation and improve heart health. This recipe is quick and easy, providing a sense of empowerment and control over your diet.

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 Italian Paleo Recipes: Lunch - Zucchini Noodles with Pesto recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 350 calories per serving with 10g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 5g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.

This recipe takes about 15 minutes total. Prep time is 15 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.

Per serving: 350 calories, 10g protein (11%), 30g carbs, 20g fat. Plus 5g 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 Lunch. At 350 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Lunch. 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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