Dotted Swiss and Spinach Quiche - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 8

Lunch

This Dotted Swiss and Spinach Quiche is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Convenient refrigerated pie crust and frozen spinach team up for this beautiful brunch quiche.

Ingredients

1 box Pillsbury™ refrigerated pie crusts, softened as directed on box
2 teaspoons honey mustard or sweet hot mustard
1 teaspoon milk
1 tablespoon sesame seed

Instructions

Place pie crust in 9-inch glass pie pan as directed on box for One-Crust Filled Pie. Brush mustard over bottom of crust. Brush edge of crust with milk. Press 1 tablespoon sesame seed onto crust edge.
Place oven rack in lowest rack position in oven; heat oven to 400 °F. In 8-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir until crisp-tender. Stir in spinach, ham and thyme. Reduce heat to low; cook until spinach is thoroughly heated. Spread spinach mixture over mustard in bottom of crust.
In small bowl, beat flour, pepper, nutmeg, whipping cream and eggs with wire whisk until well blended. Pour egg mixture over spinach layer. Sprinkle with cheese and 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seed.
Place quiche on lowest oven rack in oven; bake 35 to 40 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean and crust edge is deep golden brown. After 15 to 20 minutes of baking, cover crust edge with strips of foil to prevent excessive browning. Cool 5 minutes before serving.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Honey.

Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balanced diet. With a glycemic index (GI) of 55 for one tablespoon, honey is considered a moderate GI food. This means it does not spike blood sugar levels as high or as quickly as high-GI foods, making it a better choice for maintaining steady energy levels and supporting overall health. Rich in antioxidants, including phenolic acids and flavonoids, honey offers protective benefi...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dotted Swiss and Spinach Quiche good for PCOS?

Yes, this Dotted Swiss and 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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