Mexican Quiche PCOS Recipe - Mexican Quiche with Sweet Potato and Black Beans - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Mexican Quiche PCOS Recipe - Mexican Quiche with Sweet Potato and Black Beans is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 350 calories, 18g protein, and 40g carbs per serving. Ready in 45 minutes. High in fiber (10g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 medium sweet potato (200g)
- 1 can black beans (15oz/425g)
- 1/2 red bell pepper (75g)
- 1/2 onion (60g)
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (60g)
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F/190C.
- Peel and dice sweet potato, chop bell pepper and onion.
- In a pan, sauté sweet potato, bell pepper, and onion until softened.
- In a bowl, whisk eggs and mix in cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add sautéed vegetables and drained black beans to the egg mixture.
- Pour mixture into a greased pie dish, top with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until eggs are set and cheese is melted and slightly browned.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Eggs.
Eggs are a good source of protein, vitamins, and minerals. They are particularly high in choline, which is important for brain health. Eggs also contain antioxidants such as lutein and zeaxanthin, which are beneficial for eye health. Including eggs in your diet can help provide essential nutrients without significantly raising blood sugar levels, making them a suitable option for managing PCOS symptoms.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Mexican Quiche PCOS Recipe - Mexican Quiche with Sweet Potato and Black Beans recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 350 calories per serving with 18g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 10g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 45 minutes total. Prep time is 15 minutes and cook time is 30 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 350 calories, 18g protein (21%), 40g carbs, 15g fat. Plus 10g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. At 350 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 2 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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