Italian Sausage Strata - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 lb. bulk Italian pork sausage
- 2 cups frozen 100% broccoli florets, thawed
- 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 4 to 5 English muffins, split, cut into large cubes (about 5 cups)
- 6 oz. (1 1/2 cups) finely shredded mild Cheddar cheese
- 8 eggs
- 2 1/2 cups milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
- 2 oz. (1/2 cup) shredded fresh Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Brown sausage in large skillet over medium heat until no longer pink, stirring frequently. Drain. Add broccoli and bell pepper; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Place English muffin cubes in sprayed baking dish. Top with sausage mixture. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese.
- Beat eggs in large bowl. Add milk, salt and basil; beat well. Pour over sausage mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cover; refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Heat oven to 350 ºF. Uncover baking dish; bake 40 to 45 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Broccoli, Basil.
Broccoli is a highly nutritious vegetable that provides numerous health benefits, especially for individuals managing PCOS. This cruciferous vegetable is rich in essential vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. But what makes broccoli particularly beneficial for those with PCOS? Low Glycemic Index (GI) Broccoli has a low glycemic index, making it an excellent choice for maintaining stable blood sugar levels. This is particularly important for individuals with PCOS, as it helps manage insul...
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