This PCOS-Approved Egg White and Veggie Quiche is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 250 calories, 20g protein, and 15g carbs per serving. Ready in 35 minutes. High in fiber (2g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
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Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350F (175C).
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In a non-stick pan, sauté onions and bell peppers until soft.
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Add spinach and tomatoes, cook until wilted.
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In a bowl, whisk egg whites, salt, and pepper.
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Add cooked vegetables to the egg mixture.
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Pour the mixture into a non-stick or greased baking dish.
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Top with shredded cheese.
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Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the eggs are set.
Why this PCOS-Approved Egg White and Veggie Quiche works for PCOS
This PCOS-Approved Egg White and Veggie Quiche delivers 20g of protein per serving, which sits in the moderate range for a PCOS-friendly meal. If you find yourself hungry within 2-3 hours, pair this dish with an additional protein source (Greek yogurt, a boiled egg, or a small portion of fish) to push the meal closer to the 25-35g per-meal target most PCOS dietitians recommend.
At 15g of carbohydrates per serving, this PCOS-Approved Egg White and Veggie Quiche 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.
Eating a substantial breakfast like this PCOS-Approved Egg White and Veggie Quiche 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.
At 300mg of sodium per serving, this PCOS-Approved Egg White and Veggie Quiche fits comfortably within the 1500-2300mg daily target most cardiology and PCOS guidance agrees on. Lower-sodium meals are useful for women with PCOS who also experience bloating or who are managing blood pressure alongside metabolic concerns.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this PCOS-Approved Egg White and Veggie Quiche recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 250 calories per serving with 20g 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 35 minutes total. Prep time is 10 minutes and cook time is 25 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 250 calories, 20g protein (32%), 15g carbs, 10g 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 Breakfast. At 250 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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