PCOS Vitamin D Fortified Meal - Mushroom and Spinach Quiche with Almond Flour Crust - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- For the crust: 2 cups almond flour (200g)
- 1/4 cup melted butter (60g)
- 1/2 tsp salt (2.5g); For the filling: 1 cup chopped spinach (30g)
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms (70g)
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (120ml)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (50g), Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F (175C).
- Mix almond flour, melted butter, and salt in a bowl. Press the mixture into a pie dish.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes.
- While the crust is baking, sauté the spinach and mushrooms until tender.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and cream. Stir in the cheese, spinach, and mushrooms. Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the egg mixture into the baked crust.
- Bake for 30 minutes, or until the quiche is set and lightly browned on top.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Spinach, Eggs.
Spinach is a nutrient-dense leafy green vegetable that is rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as iron, magnesium, and antioxidants. The high iron content in spinach helps combat anemia, which is common in women with PCOS. Magnesium helps reduce inflammation and improve insulin sensitivity. The antioxidants in spinach can help lower oxidative stress, which is beneficial for managing PCOS symptoms. Including spinach in your diet can support overall health and well-being. Eggs are a good source o...
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