Caramelized Onion, Bacon and Kale Strata Recipe - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 6 bacon strips, chopped
- 2 medium onions, chopped
- 4 large eggs
- 1-3/4 cups 2% milk or half-and-half cream
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 8 cups cubed Italian bread
- 1 cup fresh baby kale or spinach
- 1/2 cup shredded fontina cheese
- 1/4 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium-low heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings, reserving 2 tablespoons in pan.
- Add onions to drippings; cook and stir over medium-high heat 2-4 minutes or until softened. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook 20-30 minutes or until deep golden brown, stirring occasionally.
- In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, melted butter, mustard, salt and pepper until blended. Stir in bread, kale, cheeses, caramelized onions and bacon. Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Refrigerate, covered, 1 hour or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 325 °. Remove strata from refrigerator while oven heats. Bake, uncovered, 40-45 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Kale, Spinach.
Kale is an excellent source of calcium, which has an important role in egg maturation and follicle development in the ovaries. 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...
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