Spinach, Sausage and Feta Quiche - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 box Pillsbury™ refrigerated pie crusts, softened as directed on box
- 1/2 cup finely crushed garlic and butter croutons
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
- 4 oz smoked turkey sausage, sliced
- 1 box (9 oz) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed to drain and chopped
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese (4 oz)
- 4 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups half-and-half
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, if desired
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 8 cherry tomatoes, cut into quarters
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350 °F. Place pie crust in 9-inch glass pie plate or quiche pan as directed on box for One-Crust Filled Pie.
- Cover bottom of pie crust with crushed croutons; sprinkle with Cheddar cheese. Layer sausage slices on cheese; top with spinach, onion and feta cheese.
- In large bowl, beat eggs, half-and-half, salt and pepper with wire whisk until well blended; slowly pour into pie crust.
- Bake 45 minutes. Cover crust edge with strips of foil. Bake 5 to 15 minutes longer or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Let stand 15 minutes before serving. Garnish with tomatoes.
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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