Egg Muffins - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided, or as needed
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup chopped spinach
- 1/2 cup chopped mushrooms
- 6 eggs, beaten
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Grease 12 muffin cups with olive oil.
- Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- Saute onion, spinach, and mushrooms in the same skillet until onions are soft, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
- Blend onion mixture in a blender until smooth. Beat onion mixture, eggs, feta cheese, and bacon together in a bowl until batter is well-combined. Pour batter into prepared muffin cups.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, about 35 minutes.
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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