Spinach-Artichoke Grilled Cheese Sandwiches - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 can Pillsbury™ refrigerated classic pizza crust
- 3/4 cup thawed frozen chopped spinach, drained, squeezed to dry
- 3/4 cup drained rinsed Progresso™ artichoke hearts (packed in water), chopped
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons butter, softened
Instructions
- Heat oven to 400 °F. Lightly spray cookie sheet with cooking spray.
- Unroll dough onto cookie sheet; press into 14x9-inch rectangle. Bake 5 minutes. Remove from oven. Use spatula to carefully flip dough over. Return to oven; bake 5 minutes longer. Remove from oven; cut into 8 equal-size rectangles.
- Heat griddle or large skillet over medium heat.
- In medium microwavable bowl, stir together spinach, artichokes, mayonnaise, garlic powder and Parmesan cheese. Microwave on High 30 seconds. Stir; microwave 30 seconds longer.
- Spread butter on one side of 1 slice of pizza dough; place buttered side down on hot griddle. Top with one-fourth of the spinach mixture. Butter another slice of pizza dough; place buttered side up on spinach mixture, forming a sandwich. Cook about 2 minutes. Turn sandwich; cook 2 minutes longer. Repeat with remaining pizza dough slices and spinach mixture to make 3 more sandwiches.
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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