PCOS One-Pot Seafood Zucchini Noodle Pasta - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
350
Calories
30g
Protein
20g
Carbs
15g
Fat
This PCOS-friendly recipe includes a grocery list of zucchinis, mixed seafood, garlic, olive oil, red pepper flakes, a lemon, and fresh parsley. The Glycemic Index (GI) for zucchini is low, making it a great choice for those with PCOS.
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchinis (spiralized into noodles)
- 200g of mixed seafood (shrimp, mussels, calamari)
- 2 cloves of garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes, Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced), Fresh parsley (chopped for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add the garlic and red pepper flakes, stirring until fragrant.
- Add the mixed seafood, cooking until done.
- Add the spiralized zucchini noodles, stirring to combine.
- Season with salt, pepper, and lemon zest.
- Squeeze the lemon juice over the dish.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
This PCOS-friendly one-pot seafood zucchini noodle pasta is a quick, easy, and nutritious meal. The zucchini noodles are a low GI food, helping to manage blood sugar levels. The seafood provides a good source of lean protein and omega-3 fatty acids, which are beneficial for those with PCOS. The olive oil provides healthy monounsaturated fats. Enjoy this empowering and supportive meal that brings variety to your diet.
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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