This PCOS Friendly Frittata - Smoked Salmon and Dill Frittata is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 300 calories, 25g protein, and 5g carbs per serving. Ready in 30 minutes. High in fiber (1g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
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Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
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In a bowl, whisk the eggs and add the chopped dill.
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In an oven-safe skillet, sauté the onion and spinach in olive oil until softened.
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Add the smoked salmon to the skillet and pour the egg mixture over.
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Season with salt and pepper.
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Bake for 20 minutes or until the frittata is set.
Why this PCOS Friendly Frittata - Smoked Salmon and Dill Frittata works for PCOS
With 25g of protein per serving (about 33% of calories), this PCOS Friendly Frittata - Smoked Salmon and Dill Frittata sits at the top end of the 25-35g per-meal range that the 2023 International PCOS Guideline recommends for managing insulin resistance and supporting lean mass. Higher-protein meals also blunt the glucose response when carbohydrates are included, which matters for women with PCOS because chronic insulin elevation drives androgen excess and irregular cycles.
At 5g of carbohydrates per serving, this PCOS Friendly Frittata - Smoked Salmon and Dill Frittata is on the lower-carb end, which suits women with PCOS who have confirmed insulin resistance or who notice strong post-meal energy crashes. Pair lower-carb meals like this with a generous portion of non-starchy vegetables to keep fibre intake up.
Fat makes up about 60% of calories in this dish. Dietary fat plays a load-bearing role in PCOS because sex hormones are synthesised from cholesterol, and very-low-fat eating can suppress hormone production over time. The 2023 PCOS guideline does not specify a strict fat target, but most clinicians recommend at least 25-35% of calories from a mix of monounsaturated, polyunsaturated, and saturated sources.
Eating a substantial breakfast like this PCOS Friendly Frittata - Smoked Salmon and Dill Frittata is one of the highest-leverage moves you can make for PCOS. In the Jakubowicz et al. 2013 trial published in Clinical Science, women with PCOS who front-loaded calories to breakfast reduced fasting insulin by 56% and increased ovulation rates 50%, with no change in total calories. Front-loading works because insulin sensitivity is highest in the morning and lowest at night.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this PCOS Friendly Frittata - Smoked Salmon and Dill Frittata recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 300 calories per serving with 25g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 1g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 30 minutes total. Prep time is 10 minutes and cook time is 20 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 300 calories, 25g protein (33%), 5g carbs, 20g fat. Plus 1g 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 Breakfast. At 300 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Breakfast. 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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