Lunch: Spaghetti with Spinach-Avocado Sauce Recipe | Myrecipes

Recipe by Jiselle Basile Move over, pesto: You're not the only sauce worth going green for. Pureed avocado makes this dish positively irresistible. Garnish with extra basil leaves, if desired.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Lemon, Spinach, Basil

Health and fertility benefits of Spaghetti with Spinach-Avocado Sauce Recipe | Myrecipes

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. 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. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked whole-grain spaghetti
1 cup baby spinach leaves
1/4 cup rinsed and drained unsalted cannellini beans
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 garlic cloves
1 ripe peeled avocado
1/4 cup chopped tomato
2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted

Instructions

Prepare pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking liquid. Drain pasta.
Combine reserved 1/2 cup cooking liquid, spinach, and next 8 ingredients (through avocado) in a food processor; process until smooth. Combine pasta and spinach mixture; toss to coat. Sprinkle with tomato and almonds.

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