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Dinner: Low-GI PCOS Friendly Pasta Alternative
This recipe includes spaghetti squash, a low-GI alternative to pasta, mixed with a variety of vegetables and topped with marinara sauce and Parmesan cheese. Grocery list: spaghetti squash, marinara sauce, vegetables of your choice, olive oil, salt, pepper, Parmesan cheese.
This Low-GI PCOS Friendly Pasta Alternative is a nutritious and delicious meal that can help manage PCOS symptoms. The spaghetti squash is a low-GI food, meaning it won't spike blood sugar levels. The variety of vegetables provides a wealth of vitamins and minerals, including magnesium and B vitamins, which are important for insulin regulation in PCOS. The olive oil adds healthy monounsaturated fats, while the Parmesan cheese provides a source of calcium. This recipe is not only easy to prepare, but also offers a sense of empowerment and control over your diet, providing relief and support in managing PCOS.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 45 mins
Total Time: 60 mins
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Ingredients
1 medium spaghetti squash (US: 2-3 lbs, Metric: 1-1.5 kg), 1 cup of marinara sauce (US: 8 oz, Metric: 225 g), 1 cup of chopped vegetables (bell peppers, zucchini, mushrooms), 2 tablespoons of olive oil (US: 1 oz, Metric: 30 ml), Salt and pepper to taste, 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese (US: 2 oz, Metric: 55 g)
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). 2. Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. 3. Drizzle the inside of the squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper. 4. Place the squash cut side down on a baking sheet and roast for 45 minutes or until tender. 5. While the squash is roasting, sauté the vegetables in a pan with olive oil until tender. 6. Once the squash is done, use a fork to scrape out the insides, creating spaghetti-like strands. 7. Mix the squash strands with the sautéed vegetables and marinara sauce. 8. Top with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 2
| Amount Per ONE Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories 350 kcal | ||
| Fat 10 g | ||
| Carbohydrate 45 g | ||
| Protein 15 g | ||
| Omega 3 0.50 g | ||
| Chromium 30.00 mg | ||
| Zinc 10.00 mg | ||
| Vitamin D 100.00 mcg | ||
| Magnesium 75.00 mg | ||
| B Vitamins 2.00 mg | ||
| Iron 2 mg | ||
| Calcium 200 mg | ||
| Cholesterol 20 mg | ||
| Monounsaturated Fat 5 g | ||
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g | ||
| Saturated Fat 3 g | ||
| Sodium 500 mg | ||
| Sugar 8 g | ||
| Potassium 400 mg | ||
| Vitamin A 1000 mcg | ||
| Vitamin C 60 mg | ||
| Fiber 7 g | ||
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