Collard Green Gratin - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Collard Green Gratin is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 4 ounces very thinly sliced country ham or prosciutto
- 1 cup coarse fresh breadcrumbs
- 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1 cup finely grated Parmesan, divided
- Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
- 2 bunches collard greens (about 1 pound), center ribs and stems removed
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 °F. Place ham on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake until crisp, 20 –25 minutes; let cool and break into pieces.
- Combine breadcrumbs and 2 tablespoons oil in a medium skillet; toast over medium heat, tossing occasionally, until golden brown and crisp, 10 –15 minutes. Remove from heat and add thyme and 1/4 cup Parmesan; season with salt and pepper. Mix in ham and set aside.
- Cook collard greens in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender and bright green, about 4 minutes. Drain, transfer to a bowl of ice water, and let cool. Drain and squeeze dry with paper towels. Coarsely chop greens and place in a large bowl.
- Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring often, until softened and golden, 15 –20 minutes. Transfer to bowl with greens; set aside. Reserve saucepan.
- Increase oven temperature to 400 °F. Melt butter in reserved saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and cook, whisking constantly, until mixture is smooth and very pale brown, about 4 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk, 1/2-cupful at a time; add nutmeg. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, whisking often, until thickened, 5 –8 minutes. Whisk in remaining 3/4 cup Parmesan. Add béchamel to collard greens mixture and mix to combine; season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer collard greens mixture to a 10" cast-iron skillet or 9" pie dish and top with breadcrumb mixture; place pie dish on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until gratin is bubbling, 15 –20 minutes. Let cool slightly before serving.
- DO AHEAD: Ham and breadcrumb mixture can be made 1 day ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Collard Green Gratin 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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