High Protein PCOS Breakfast - Cottage Cheese and Veggie Omelette - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
320
Calories
28g
Protein
12g
Carbs
20g
Fat
Grocery list: eggs, cottage cheese, bell peppers, spinach, tomatoes, olive oil, salt, pepper. This recipe has a low GI due to the high protein and fiber content.
Ingredients
- 4 eggs (US)
- 200g cottage cheese (US)
- 1/2 cup chopped bell peppers (US)
- 1/2 cup chopped spinach (US)
- 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes (US)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (US), salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add the chopped vegetables and sauté until soft.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs and mix in the cottage cheese.
- Pour the egg and cheese mixture over the vegetables in the pan.
- Cook until the omelette is set, then flip and cook the other side.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot.
This high-protein, low-carb omelette is perfect for those with PCOS. The high protein content helps to keep you full and satisfied, while the low carb count helps to manage insulin levels. The addition of veggies adds fiber and vitamins, making this a balanced and nutritious start to your day. The calcium in the cottage cheese is important for bone health, while the iron helps to prevent anemia. The monounsaturated fats in the olive oil can help to improve insulin sensitivity.
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