Mushroom-Gouda Quiche Recipe - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Mushroom-Gouda Quiche Recipe is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 sheet refrigerated pie pastry
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 cups sliced fresh shiitake mushrooms (about 4 ounces)
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Gouda or Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup chopped arugula or fresh baby spinach
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 °. Unroll pastry sheet into a 9-in. pie plate; flute edge. Refrigerate while preparing filling.
- In a large bowl, whisk eggs, cream, salt and pepper until blended. Stir in remaining ingredients. Pour into pie shell.
- Bake on a lower oven rack 30-35 minutes or until crust is golden brown and a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting. Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked quiche. To use, remove from freezer 30 minutes before baking (do not thaw). Preheat oven to 350 °. Place quiche on a baking sheet; cover edge loosely with foil. Bake as directed, increasing time as necessary for a knife inserted near the center to come out clean.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Mushroom-Gouda Quiche Recipe 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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