Bacon Asparagus Mini Quiches - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 8 strips bacon, cut into 1/2" pieces
- extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 bunch asparagus, cut into 1" pieces
- kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 6 eggs
- 1 c. heavy cream
- 2 tbsp. Chopped chives
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed in refrigerator overnight
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place bacon in an even layer on a microwave-safe plate lined with 2 sheets of paper towel; cover with another 2 sheets. Microwave until crispy, 3 minutes.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat add 1 tablespoon olive oil and cook asparagus until tender; season lightly with salt and pepper. In a medium mixing bowl beat eggs, cream, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper and 2 tablespoons chives.
- Unfold thawed puff pastry and place on lightly floured surface. Smooth out creases in pastry with your finger. Roll out dough into 1/4" thickness. Cut into 4 equal squares and place each into the center of 4 large ramekins or 4 small cast iron skillets. Carefully place without stretching the dough. Divide egg mixture, bacon and asparagus into each. Place in a rimmed sheet pan and bake until golden and puffy, 30 minutes.
- Serve immediately.
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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