Artichoke and Bacon Crescent Squares - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 cans (8 oz each) Pillsbury™ refrigerated Crescent Dough Sheet
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise or salad dressing
- 1 cup chopped fresh spinach
- 2 jars (6 to 7 oz each) marinated artichoke hearts, drained, coarsely chopped
- 6 slices bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled
- 1 cup seeded diced plum (Roma) tomatoes
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
Instructions
- Heat oven to 375 °F. Unroll both cans of dough. Place in ungreased 15x10x1-inch pan, long sides overlapping to fit pan. Press in bottom and up sides of pan to form crust.
- Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
- In small bowl, beat cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, parsley and mayonnaise with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Spread over cooled crust. Top with remaining ingredients. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate up to 2 hours. Cut into 8 rows by 4 rows.
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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