Rolled Italian Meatloaf - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 lb extra-lean (at least 90%) ground beef
- 3/4 lb bulk Italian sausage
- 1 egg
- 1 can (8 oz) pizza sauce
- 1/4 cup Progresso™ Italian style bread crumbs
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 cups shredded 6 cheese Italian cheese blend (8 oz)
- 2 cups loosely packed fresh spinach leaves
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350 °F. In large bowl, mix ground beef, sausage, egg, 1/2 cup of the pizza sauce, the bread crumbs and pepper.
- On foil, pat mixture to12x8-inch rectangle. Sprinkle evenly with cheese; gently press into meat. Top with spinach. Starting at short end, roll up tightly, using foil to start roll and tucking in spinach leaves; seal ends. Place seam side down in ungreased 12x8-inch (2 quart) glass baking dish.
- Bake 1 hour. Spread remaining pizza sauce over top. Bake 15 minutes longer or until thermometer inserted in meatloaf reads 160 °F. Let stand 5 to 10 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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