Dinner: PCOS Vegan Italian Recipes: Dinner - Spinach and Mushroom Stuffed Shells

This PCOS-friendly recipe features jumbo pasta shells stuffed with a mixture of fresh spinach, mushrooms, and vegan ricotta. It's a high-protein, low-GI meal that's perfect for dinner. Grocery list: jumbo pasta shells, fresh spinach, mushrooms, vegan ricotta, marinara sauce, nutritional yeast, olive oil, salt, pepper.

This PCOS-friendly vegan Italian dinner recipe is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients that are beneficial for managing PCOS symptoms. The high fiber content from the spinach and mushrooms helps regulate blood sugar levels, while the vegan ricotta provides a good source of protein. The low GI of this meal helps prevent insulin spikes, which is crucial for those with PCOS. Moreover, the presence of iron, calcium, and B vitamins contributes to overall health and wellbeing. Enjoy this meal as part of your personalized, easy, and varied meal plan, and feel empowered and optimistic about managing your PCOS through diet.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 30 mins

Total Time: 45 mins

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Ingredients

12 jumbo pasta shells (US: 12 pieces, Metric: 12 pieces), 2 cups fresh spinach (US: 2 cups, Metric: 500 grams), 1 cup chopped mushrooms (US: 1 cup, Metric: 150 grams), 1 cup vegan ricotta (US: 1 cup, Metric: 250 grams), 1/2 cup marinara sauce (US: 1/2 cup, Metric: 125 ml), 1/4 cup nutritional yeast (US: 1/4 cup, Metric: 60 grams), 1 tablespoon olive oil (US: 1 tablespoon, Metric: 15 ml), Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). 2. Cook the pasta shells according to package instructions. 3. While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and cook until browned. 4. Add the spinach to the pan and cook until wilted. 5. In a bowl, combine the cooked spinach and mushrooms with the vegan ricotta and nutritional yeast. Season with salt and pepper. 6. Stuff each cooked pasta shell with the spinach and mushroom mixture. 7. Spread the marinara sauce in a baking dish. Place the stuffed shells on top. 8. Bake for 20 minutes. Serve warm.

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