PCOS Magnesium Boost - Spinach and Pumpkin Seed Pesto over Zucchini Noodles - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This PCOS Magnesium Boost - Spinach and Pumpkin Seed Pesto over Zucchini Noodles is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 320 calories, 12g protein, and 20g carbs per serving. Ready in 15 minutes. High in fiber (5g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchinis
- 2 cups of fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup of pumpkin seeds
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1/4 cup of olive oil, Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
Instructions
- Spiralize the zucchinis and set aside.
- In a food processor, combine the spinach, pumpkin seeds, garlic, and lemon juice.
- While the food processor is running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until a pesto forms.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Toss the zucchini noodles with the pesto.
- Serve immediately.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Spinach, Pumpkin Seeds, Lemon.
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. Pumpkin seeds are a powe...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this PCOS Magnesium Boost - Spinach and Pumpkin Seed Pesto over Zucchini Noodles recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 320 calories per serving with 12g 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: 320 calories, 12g protein (15%), 20g carbs, 15g 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 Dinner. At 320 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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