PCOS Vegan Italian Recipes: Dinner - Spinach and Mushroom Stuffed Shells - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
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
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the pasta shells according to package instructions.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and cook until browned.
- Add the spinach to the pan and cook until wilted.
- In a bowl, combine the cooked spinach and mushrooms with the vegan ricotta and nutritional yeast. Season with salt and pepper.
- Stuff each cooked pasta shell with the spinach and mushroom mixture.
- Spread the marinara sauce in a baking dish. Place the stuffed shells on top.
- Bake for 20 minutes. Serve warm.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Spinach.
Spinach is a nutrient-dense leafy green vegetable that is rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as iron, magnesium, and antioxidants. The high iron content in spinach helps combat anemia, which is common in women with PCOS. Magnesium helps reduce inflammation and improve insulin sensitivity. The antioxidants in spinach can help lower oxidative stress, which is beneficial for managing PCOS symptoms. Including spinach in your diet can support overall health and well-being.
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