Mexican Quiche PCOS Recipe - Mexican Quiche with Chicken and Peppers - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Mexican Quiche PCOS Recipe - Mexican Quiche with Chicken and Peppers is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 350 calories, 28g protein, and 20g carbs per serving. Ready in 45 minutes. High in fiber (2g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup diced chicken breast (225g)
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers (75g)
- 1/2 cup diced onions (75g)
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup almond milk (120ml)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (50g)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F (190C).
- In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken, peppers, and onions, and sauté until the chicken is cooked through.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, almond milk, salt, pepper, cumin, and chili powder.
- Pour the egg mixture into a greased pie dish.
- Top with the cooked chicken mixture and shredded cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the quiche is set and lightly browned on top.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
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 Chicken and Peppers recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 350 calories per serving with 28g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 2g 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, 28g protein (32%), 20g carbs, 18g fat. Plus 2g 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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