Bobby's Lighter Spinach and Bacon Quiche - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Bobby's Lighter Spinach and Bacon Quiche is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 (7 oz) container baby spinach
- 2 large eggs
- 2 egg whites
- 1/2 cup low-fat milk
- 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
- 1 pinch nutmeg
- 1/2 cup reduced-fat Swiss cheese, shredded
- 3 slices bacon, (about 2 tablespoons) cooked and crumbled
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 º. Spray a 9-inch glass pie plate with nonstick spray.
- Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the spinach and cook, stirring, until the spinach is wilted and any liquid is evaporated, 2 – 3 minutes.
- Whisk the eggs and egg whites in a large bowl until lightly beaten. Whisk in the milk, ricotta, salt, cayenne and nutmeg until blended. Stir in the spinach mixture, cheese and bacon until well combined.
- Pour into the prepared pie plate. Bake until the top is golden and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, 35 – 40 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.
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.
You Have a Recipe. But Do You Have a Full Week?
One great recipe is a start. A complete PCOS meal plan is a system. Here is how to go from one meal to a full week of eating that supports your hormones.
Free. Personalized. No signup required to start.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Bobby's Lighter Spinach and Bacon Quiche recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.
Cook Another PCOS-Friendly Lunch
Each recipe you add to your rotation makes PCOS management easier. Variety keeps you from getting bored and quitting.
Comments
Register or log in to add a comment