Eggy Veggie Bake - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Eggy Veggie Bake is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup sliced halved zucchini
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 1/2 sweet onion, thinly sliced
- 2 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
- 3 cups chopped baby spinach
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- Worcestershire sauce to taste
- hot sauce to taste
- garlic powder to taste
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 1 1/2 cups liquid egg substitute
- 1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray an 8x8 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place zucchini, green onions, onion, tomatoes, mushrooms, and spinach in the skillet. Sprinkle with lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until tender. Transfer to the prepared baking dish. Pour egg substitute over the vegetables in the dish. Top with cheese.
- Bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until egg substitute is set and cheese is melted. Cut with a spatula and enjoy!
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Spinach.
Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form. Spinach is a nutrient-dense leafy green vegetable that is rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as iron, magnesium, and an...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Eggy Veggie Bake 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.
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