Frittata Primavera - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- 2 tbsps parmesan cheese
- 1 dash pepper
- 2 tbsps fresh basil, chopped fine
- 1 dash salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup asparagus, sliced in 2" pieces
- 1/2 clove garlic, minced
- 1 cup pieces or slices mushrooms
- 2 medium scallions, sliced thin
- 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1/4 oz water
Instructions
- Sauté garlic, mushrooms, asparagus and bell pepper in olive oil in a medium large skillet for about 4 minutes. Add scallions and sauté another minute.
- In a medium bowl, mix eggs with a fork until just blended. Add a tablespoon of water, parmesan cheese, salt and pepper and basil.
- Pour egg mixture over vegetables in skillet. Cook for approximately 4-6 minutes, lifting edges and tilting skillet to allow uncooked eggs to go underneath.
- Cook until just set. Finish under the broiler for about 1 minute to brown the top a little.
- Cool for about 5 minutes then cut into 6 wedges.
- Serve warm or room temperature.
How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management
Understanding the nutritional profile of what you eat is a powerful step in managing PCOS. Here is how the key ingredients in this Frittata Primavera contribute to your health goals:
- Egg: Contain choline which supports liver function and hormone metabolism
- Olive oil: Anti-inflammatory properties make it especially beneficial for PCOS
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS
- Bell pepper: Vitamin C supports adrenal function and may help manage cortisol levels in PCOS
- Mushroom: Vitamin D deficiency is common in PCOS and supplementation may improve symptoms
PCOS Diet Principles in This Recipe
The PCOS diet focuses on three core principles: reducing inflammation, managing insulin resistance, and supporting hormonal balance. Every recipe in our collection is evaluated against these principles. This recipe excels in providing protein-rich ingredients that help regulate appetite hormones (ghrelin and leptin), and anti-inflammatory spices that target the chronic inflammation underlying PCOS. As part of a balanced PCOS meal plan, we recommend pairing recipes like this with a variety of nutrient-dense foods throughout the week to ensure you are meeting all your micronutrient needs.
Meal Prep Tip: This Frittata Primavera can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Meal prepping is one of the most effective strategies for sticking to a PCOS-friendly diet, as it removes the temptation to reach for processed convenience foods when time is short.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Asparagus, Basil.
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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