Lunch: Spaghetti with Szechuan Chicken and Peanut Sauce

This good-for-you recipe contains whole grains, yellow-orange veggies, lean proteins, and green veggies.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Broccoli

Health and fertility benefits of Spaghetti with Szechuan Chicken and Peanut Sauce

Broccoli is one of the non-starchy vegetables that has a very low glycemic index (GI), which is beneficial for reducing blood sugar levels. Broccoli is also a source of DIM (Diindolymethane). Diindolymethane is very effective in reducing the testosterone levels in the body, an action that would automatically curb male dominant features and regulate the estrogen levels in the system.

Ingredients

1 lb. whole-wheat spaghetti
1 tsp. vegetable oil
2 bunch green onions
1 lb. ground chicken or turkey-breast meat
2 tbsp. grated peeled fresh ginger
3 clove garlic
1 bag shredded broccoli, cauliflower, carrot, cabbage blend
1 can chicken broth
1/3 c. stir-fry sauce
1/4 c. natural peanut butter
Hot pepper sauce (optional)

Instructions

Heat large saucepot of salted water to boiling over high heat. Add spaghetti and cook as label directs.
Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, heat oil over high heat. Add green onions and cook 1 to 2 minutes or until wilted, stirring; transfer to bowl.
In same skillet over high heat, cook chicken, ginger, and garlic 3 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink, stirring to break up chicken.
Stir in vegetable blend, broth, stir-fry sauce, peanut butter, and green onions; heat to boiling. Reduce heat to medium and cook 6 to 8 minutes or until vegetables are tender-crisp and sauce thickens slightly, stirring.
Drain spaghetti; return to saucepot. Add chicken mixture and toss to combine. Serve with hot pepper sauce if you like.

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