Ham, Broccoli and Rice Pie - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Ham, Broccoli and Rice Pie is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 box Pillsbury™ refrigerated pie crusts, softened as directed on box
- 3 eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 1/2 cups finely chopped cooked ham
- 2 boxes (10 oz each) frozen cheesy rice & broccoli, thawed
- 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese (8 oz)
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Heat oven to 425 °F. Make pie crust as directed on box for One-Crust Filled Pie using 9-inch glass pie plate. DO NOT PRICK CRUST. Bake 7 to 8 minutes or until crust begins to brown.
- Meanwhile, in large bowl, beat eggs. Stir in milk, ham, rice and broccoli mixture, 1 cup of the Swiss cheese and the pepper until well blended.
- Remove partially baked crust from oven. Reduce oven temperature to 400 °F. Pour ham mixture into crust. Top with remaining 1 cup cheese.
- Bake at 400 °F for 15 minutes. Remove pie from oven; cover edge of crust with strips of foil to prevent excessive browning. Bake 20 to 25 minutes longer or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. To serve, cut into wedges.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Ham, Broccoli and Rice Pie recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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