Spring Vegetable Frittata - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 3 medium carrots
- 1 lb. asparagus
- 1 tbsp. oil
- 6 c. frozen country-style hash brown potatoes
- 1 tsp. salt
- 8 large eggs
- 6 oz. smoked Gouda or mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 c. Sliced scallions
Instructions
- Bring 1 cup water to a boil in a large nonstick skillet. Add carrots and asparagus; reduce heat, cover and simmer 5 to 6 minutes until asparagus are crisp-tender. Drain well; wipe out skillet.
- Heat oil in skillet over medium heat. Add potatoes, sprinkle with 1/2 tsp salt and cook 5 minutes, or until bottoms are lightly browned. Turn with a spatula and press down, pushing some potatoes up the sides of the skillet.
- Mix remaining 1/2 tsp salt with the eggs; pour mixture over potatoes. Top with the carrots and asparagus. Cover and cook over medium-low heat 10 minutes, or until eggs are almost set.
- Sprinkle with cheese and scallions, cover and cook 2 to 3 minutes to melt cheese.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Asparagus.
Asparagus stands out as a superfood for managing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal disorder affecting many women of reproductive age. This nutrient-dense vegetable offers a myriad of health benefits that align perfectly with the dietary needs of those managing PCOS, making it an essential addition to their diet. Rich in a variety of vitamins and minerals, asparagus is particularly high in folate, vitamins A, C, E, and K, and has significant levels of chromium—a trace mineral that enha...
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