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PCOS One-Pot Seafood Zucchini Noodle Pasta - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

PCOS One-Pot Seafood Zucchini Noodle Pasta
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 15 min
Servings: 2
Dinner

This PCOS One-Pot Seafood Zucchini Noodle Pasta is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 350 calories, 30g protein, and 20g carbs per serving. Ready in 30 minutes. High in fiber (3g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

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

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
  2. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes, stirring until fragrant.
  3. Add the mixed seafood, cooking until done.
  4. Add the spiralized zucchini noodles, stirring to combine.
  5. Season with salt, pepper, and lemon zest.
  6. Squeeze the lemon juice over the dish.
  7. 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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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this PCOS One-Pot Seafood Zucchini Noodle Pasta recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 350 calories per serving with 30g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 3g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.

This recipe takes about 30 minutes total. Prep time is 15 minutes and cook time is 15 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.

Per serving: 350 calories, 30g protein (34%), 20g carbs, 15g fat. Plus 3g 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 350 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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