Creamy Curry Pasta Primavera - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup lowfat plain yogurt
- 1 tbsp curry powder
- 1/2 cup chicken broth, reduced sodium
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 medium scallions, thinly sliced
- 1 lb mixed vegetables
- 8 oz whole wheat spaghetti
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions (but without oil). Drain and refresh with cool water; set aside.
- Meanwhile, coat a large non-stick skillet with cooking spray and set over medium heat.
- Add onion and vegetables; sauté until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Add curry powder; cook 20 seconds more.
- Pour in broth and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits on bottom of skillet with a wooden spoon; cook 1 minute.
- Stir in yogurt; bring mixture to lowest possible simmer.
- Stir in spaghetti, cilantro and scallions; serve at once. Yields about 1 heaping cup per serving.
- Note: You can use any frozen vegetable mixture in this dish such as Chinese vegetables, or even just plain broccoli.
How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management
Understanding the nutritional profile of what you eat is a powerful step in managing PCOS. Here is how the key ingredients in this Creamy Curry Pasta Primavera contribute to your health goals:
- Chicken: Protein-rich meals help manage insulin resistance common in PCOS
- Yogurt: Gut-friendly bacteria may help regulate the hormonal imbalances in PCOS
- Onion: Support cardiovascular health and blood sugar regulation
PCOS Diet Principles in This Recipe
The PCOS diet focuses on three core principles: reducing inflammation, managing insulin resistance, and supporting hormonal balance. Every recipe in our collection is evaluated against these principles. This recipe excels in providing protein-rich ingredients that help regulate appetite hormones (ghrelin and leptin). As part of a balanced PCOS meal plan, we recommend pairing recipes like this with a variety of nutrient-dense foods throughout the week to ensure you are meeting all your micronutrient needs.
Meal Prep Tip: This Creamy Curry Pasta Primavera can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Meal prepping is one of the most effective strategies for sticking to a PCOS-friendly diet, as it removes the temptation to reach for processed convenience foods when time is short.
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