Lunch: Spinach and Tortellini

Spinach nutritionally outscores even broccoli with is long list of vitamins and minerals. And bagged spinach is super convenient. It's prewashed so all you have to do is open the bag and start building a salad or sandwich. You can even microwave it in the

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Spinach, Nuts

Health and fertility benefits of Spinach and Tortellini

Fresh spinach is an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin B6, all of which have significant roles in reducing inflammation in the body, all of which help in the case of infertility. Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity.

Ingredients

salt
4 c. fresh cheese tortellini
Cooking spray
3 c. halved cherry tomatoes
2 c. thawed frozen peas
8 clove garlic
4 large portobello mushrooms
8 c. spinach
3/4 c. grated Parmesan
1/4 c. pine nuts
Freshly ground black pepper
8 c. mixed greens

Instructions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Season the water well with salt. Add the tortellini and cook according to package instructions.
Coat a nonstick skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Add the tomatoes, peas, garlic and mushrooms. Saute until the mushrooms are tender, about 5 minutes.
Add in the spinach and saute until wilted, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat and toss in the pasta. Top with the Parmesan and pine nuts. Season with salt and pepper.
Divide among 4 plates. Serve each plate with 2 cups of the mixed greens.

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