Baked Kale Gratin - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 8

Lunch

This Baked Kale Gratin is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Marian Cooper Cairns and Mary Allen Perry This gratin is inspired by spinach dip. You can substitute collard, turnip, or mustard greens for the kale, but be sure to remove tough thick stems.

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. green curly kale
4 slice bacon
3 tbsp. butter
1/4 c. shallots
1 small red bell pepper
3 clove garlic
1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes (optional)
3 tbsp. flour
2 3/4 c. half-and-half
1 1/4 c. grated Parmesan
1 1/2 c. coarse fresh breadcrumbs
2 tbsp. olive oil

Instructions

Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Remove tough stems from kale and chop. Steam kale in a covered large Dutch oven in 1/2 inch of water 7 to 8 minutes until wilted and tender. Remove kale and drain well.
Cook bacon in Dutch oven over medium-high heat 5 to 6 minutes or until crisp; remove bacon, and drain on paper towels, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings in Dutch oven. Melt butter in drippings. Sauté shallots and next 3 ingredients 6 to 7 minutes or until tender and golden. Whisk in flour and cook, whisking constantly, 1 minute. Whisk in half-and-half. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup Parmesan. Fold in kale.
Spoon mixture into a lightly greased 11- x 7-inch or 2-quart baking dish. Stir together breadcrumbs, olive oil, and remaining 1/4 cup cheese; sprinkle over kale mixture.
Bake at 375 degrees F for 40 minutes or until breadcrumbs are golden brown. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Kale.

Kale is an excellent source of calcium, which has an important role in egg maturation and follicle development in the ovaries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Baked Kale Gratin good for PCOS?

Yes, this Baked Kale Gratin recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 8 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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