Dinner: Florentine Jacket Potatoes

Jacket potatoes with spinach and cheese.

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Spinach

Health benefits of Florentine Jacket Potatoes

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.

Ingredients

70 g skim ricotta cheese
0.12 tsp nutmeg, grated
1 dash black pepper
1 large white potato
120 g spinach
1 fl oz skimmed milk

Instructions

1. Pre-heat the oven to 400 °F (200 °C).

2. Scrub the potato and prick the skin. Bake in the oven for 1-1 1/2 hours.

3. Cook spinach in a saucepan with water. Then chop and season with black pepper and nutmeg.

4. Cut the potato in half and scoop out the middle. Mash the middle in a bowl with the milk.

5. Mix together the mashed potato, spinach and cheese.

6. Spoon the mixture back into the potato skins. Place on a baking sheet and return to the oven until piping hot.

7. Serve with salad or carrots and broccoli.

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