Beef and Spinach Lasagna Roll-Ups - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Beef and Spinach Lasagna Roll-Ups is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/4 lb extra lean ground beef
- 3 tablespoons chopped onion
- 1 jar (14-oz.) tomato pasta sauce
- 1 egg white
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
- 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (3 oz)
- 4 (8x2 1/2-inch) frozen precooked lasagna noodles, thawed
- 1 cup fresh baby spinach leaves, washed, stems removed
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350 °F. In 8-inch skillet, cook beef and onion over medium-high heat until beef is thoroughly cooked, stirring frequently; drain. Stir in 1/2 cup of the pasta sauce. Remove from heat.
- In bottom of ungreased 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish, spread 3 tablespoons of the remaining pasta sauce. In medium bowl, beat egg white. Stir in ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, oregano and 1/2 cup of the mozzarella cheese.
- Spread 1/4 each of ricotta mixture, spinach leaves and beef mixture over each lasagna noodle. Starting with short side, gently and loosely roll each noodle; place seam side down over sauce in baking dish. Top roll-ups with remaining sauce. Cover with foil.
- Bake 30 to 40 minutes or until bubbly and thoroughly heated. Remove foil; sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese. Bake an additional 2 to 4 minutes or until cheese is melted. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
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 Beef and Spinach Lasagna Roll-Ups 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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