Pesto-Quinoa-Spinach Quiche - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 8

Lunch

This Pesto-Quinoa-Spinach Quiche is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Quinoa, spinach and basil pesto add healthful benefits while Pillsbury® refrigerated pie crust adds a shortcut to this easy breakfast quiche that is equally well-suited to the dinner table.

Ingredients

1 Pillsbury™ refrigerated pie crust, softened as directed on box
4 oz provolone cheese, shredded (1 cup)
1 cup water
1/2 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed, well drained
1/4 cup basil pesto
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted*
1 box (9 oz) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed to drain
1 1/4 cups grated Parmesan cheese
4 eggs
1 1/2 cups half-and-half
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil leaves, if desired

Instructions

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.
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.
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.
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.

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

Is Pesto-Quinoa-Spinach Quiche good for PCOS?

Yes, this Pesto-Quinoa-Spinach Quiche 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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