Italian Apricot-Pancetta Strata Recipe - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 12

Lunch

This Italian Apricot-Pancetta Strata Recipe is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Ingredients

1/3 pound pancetta, finely chopped
2 tablespoons butter, divided
1-1/3 cups finely chopped sweet onion
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
3 cups fresh baby spinach, coarsely chopped
5 cups cubed multigrain bread
1/2 cup sliced almonds, optional
6 large eggs
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 carton (8 ounces) mascarpone cheese
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup shredded Asiago cheese
1 cup apricot preserves
3 tablespoons minced fresh basil

Instructions

In large skillet, cook pancetta until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings, reserving 1 tablespoon in pan.
Add 1 tablespoon butter to drippings; heat over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until tender. Transfer onion to a large bowl.
Heat remaining butter in pan. Add mushrooms; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until tender. Stir in spinach; cook 30-45 seconds or until wilted.
Add bread cubes, mushroom mixture, pancetta and, if desired, almonds to onion; toss to combine. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish.
In a large bowl, beat eggs, cream, salt and pepper until blended. Beat in mascarpone cheese just until blended; pour over bread. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and Asiago cheese; spoon preserves over top. Refrigerate, covered, several hours or overnight.
Preheat oven to 350 °. Remove strata from refrigerator while oven heats. Bake, uncovered, 35-45 minutes or until golden brown and a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Sprinkle with basil. Let stand 5-10 minutes before cutting.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Spinach, Basil.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Italian Apricot-Pancetta Strata Recipe good for PCOS?

Yes, this Italian Apricot-Pancetta Strata Recipe 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 12 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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