Potato Pancake with Broccoli and Cheddar - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp. margarine or butter
- 1 medium onion
- 1 bag broccoli florets
- 1 tsp. salt
- 4 c. refrigerated shredded hash brown potatoes
- .13 tsp. ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp. vegetable oil
- 1 package shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In nonstick 12-inch skillet, melt margarine over medium heat. Add onion and cook 5 minutes or until browned and tender, stirring frequently. Stir in broccoli, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 2 tablespoons water; cover and cook 3 minutes or until broccoli is tender, stirring once. Transfer broccoli mixture to medium bowl.
- In large bowl, combine potatoes, pepper, and remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt. In same skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add half the potato mixture, gently patting with rubber spatula to cover bottom of skillet. Leaving 1-inch border, top potatoes with broccoli mixture. Sprinkle Cheddar over broccoli. Cover cheese with remaining potatoes, patting to edge of skillet. Cook 5 minutes or until browned.
- Place large round platter or cookie sheet upside down over skillet. Grasping platter and skillet firmly together, very carefully and quickly flip skillet over to invert pancake onto platter. Slide pancake back into skillet. Cook 5 minutes longer or until browned.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Broccoli.
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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