Ham and Cheese Quiche - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 3 eggs
- 2 slices Swiss cheese
- 1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch single crust pie
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup canned mushrooms
- 1 (4.5 ounce) can ham, flaked
- 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Beat together flour, salt, half-and-half and eggs in a medium bowl.
- Place Swiss cheese flat in the pie crust. Arrange spinach evenly over Swiss cheese, then cover with mushrooms. Pour the flour and egg mixture over mushrooms. Cover with flaked ham and top with Cheddar cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven 45 to 55 minutes, until surface is golden brown.
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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