Creamed Spinach Phyllo Cups Recipe | MyRecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Creamed Spinach Phyllo Cups Recipe | MyRecipes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 30 mini phyllo shells (such as Athens)
- Cooking spray
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic
- 2 (6-ounce) bags baby spinach
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons whipping cream
- 3 ounces 1/3-less-fat cream cheese
- 1/2 ounce Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, very thinly shaved
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 °.
- Arrange phyllo shells in a single layer on a foil-lined baking sheet. Lightly coat shells with cooking spray. Bake at 425 ° for 4 minutes or until lightly browned and very crisp.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add oil; swirl to coat. Add garlic; cook 1 minute or until fragrant but not browned, stirring frequently. Coarsely chop 1 bag of spinach. Add chopped spinach to pan; cook 2 minutes or until spinach wilts, tossing frequently. Chop remaining spinach; add to wilted spinach in pan. Cook 2 minutes or until spinach wilts, tossing frequently. Sprinkle spinach mixture with salt; toss well. Stir in cream and cream cheese; cook 1 minute or until cheese melts and sauce is thoroughly heated. Remove pan from heat.
- Spoon about 1 tablespoon spinach mixture into each shell. Top evenly with Parmigiano-Reggiano.
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 Creamed Spinach Phyllo Cups Recipe | MyRecipes 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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