Gluten-Free Spinach Mini Quiches - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/2 container Pillsbury™ Gluten Free refrigerated pie and pastry dough
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup half-and-half
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 box (9 oz) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed to drain
- 3 tablespoons chopped green onions (3 medium)
Instructions
- Heat oven to 425 °F. Knead dough until softened and no longer crumbly. Press 1 rounded teaspoonful dough in bottom and up side of each of 24 ungreased mini muffin cups, extending dough 1/4 inch above edge of cup.
- In medium bowl, beat eggs. Stir in half-and-half, cheese, garlic salt and pepper. Stir in drained spinach and green onions. Spoon about 1 tablespoonful mixture into each crust-lined cup.
- Bake 16 to 18 minutes or until puffed and golden brown. Cool 5 minutes before carefully removing from pan to cooling rack. Serve warm or cool. Store covered in refrigerator.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Spinach.
Spinach is a nutrient-dense leafy green vegetable that is rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as iron, magnesium, and antioxidants. The high iron content in spinach helps combat anemia, which is common in women with PCOS. Magnesium helps reduce inflammation and improve insulin sensitivity. The antioxidants in spinach can help lower oxidative stress, which is beneficial for managing PCOS symptoms. Including spinach in your diet can support overall health and well-being.
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