Italian Pepperoni-Vegetable Quiche - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 box Pillsbury™ refrigerated pie crusts, softened as directed on box
- 1 box (7 oz) frozen broccoli, carrots and pepper strips in an olive oil seasoning
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (6 oz)
- 1/2 cup chopped seeded tomato
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni, chopped
- 5 eggs
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Heat oven to 375 °F. Place pie crust in ungreased 9-inch glass pie plate as directed on box for One-Crust Filled Pie.
- Microwave broccoli, carrots and peppers as directed on box.
- Sprinkle 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese in crust. Top with tomato and pepperoni. Spoon broccoli, carrots and peppers over pepperoni. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese. In small bowl, beat eggs, milk and Italian seasoning. Pour egg mixture over cheese.
- Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until crust is golden brown and knife inserted near center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes before serving.
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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