This Pesto-Quinoa-Spinach Quiche is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
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Ingredients
Instructions
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Heat oven to 425 °F. Place pie crust in 9 1/2-inch deep-dish glass pie plate as directed on box for One-Crust Filled Pie; flute edge. Bake 5 minutes. Remove from oven. Sprinkle provolone cheese over partially baked crust. Reduce oven temperature to 350 °F.
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Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, heat water to boiling over high heat. Stir in quinoa; reduce heat to low. Cover; simmer 12 to 15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Remove from heat. Fluff with fork. Stir in pesto, pine nuts, spinach and 1 cup of the Parmesan cheese.
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In large bowl, beat eggs, half-and-half, salt and pepper with wire whisk until well blended. Gently fold quinoa mixture into eggs. Pour filling into crust. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.
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Bake at 350 °F 30 to 35 minutes longer or until knife inserted in center comes out clean and edge of crust is golden brown. Sprinkle with basil. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Why this Pesto-Quinoa-Spinach Quiche works for PCOS
Lunch is where most PCOS meal plans either succeed or collapse. A meal like this Pesto-Quinoa-Spinach Quiche that combines adequate protein, fibre-rich carbs, and fat keeps blood sugar stable for the rest of the workday and reduces the late-afternoon energy crash that drives sugar cravings around 3-4pm.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Spinach, Nuts, Basil.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Pesto-Quinoa-Spinach Quiche 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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