Lunch: Whole-Grain Shells with Goat Cheese and Walnuts

A substantial vegetarian dish, this pasta showcases the winning combination of goat cheese and walnuts, which provide protein and healthy omega-3s.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Nuts, Walnuts

Health and fertility benefits of Whole-Grain Shells with Goat Cheese and Walnuts

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. Walnuts are low on the glycemic index. What’s more, they also lower the glycemic index of other foods that you eat in conjunction with these nuts. Any kind of nuts provide a healthy source of fat and a great way to encourage PCOS weight loss.

Ingredients

salt and pepper
1/2 c. walnuts
2 clove garlic
1 tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil
1 box medium whole-grain shells
1 lb. frozen peas
6 oz. goat cheese

Instructions

Heat covered 6-quart pot of water to boiling on high. Add 2 teaspoons salt.
In an 8- to 10-inch skillet, combine walnuts, garlic, and oil. Cook on medium until golden and fragrant, stirring occasionally. Stir in 1/8 teaspoon each salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Add pasta to boiling water in pot. Cook 1 minute less than minimum time that label directs, stirring occasionally. Add peas; cook 1 minute longer. Reserve 1 cup pasta cooking water. Drain pasta and peas; return to pot. Add goat cheese, 1/2 cup cooking water, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. If mixture is dry, toss with additional cooking water. To serve, top with garlic-and-walnut mixture.

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