Kale and Turkey Bacon Gratin - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup fat free half-and-half
- 3 dashes ground black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/4 lbs chopped kale, thick stems stripped and tough ends removed
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 1/2 oz turkey bacon, cut into 1" pieces (4 slices)
Instructions
- Heat oven to broil.
- In a deep oven-proof skillet, bring a few inches of water to a boil. Add kale and cook over medium-high heat until tender, about 6 minutes. Drain and pat dry.
- Wipe the skillet dry and return to medium-high heat. Add bacon and cook until crispy, 4-5 minutes. Transfer bacon to a plate.
- Add onion and garlic to the pan, reduce heat to medium, and cook, stirring, until onion is softened, about 7 minutes.
- Return bacon to the pan and add half-and-half. Bring to a simmer and cook until slightly reduced, about 5 minutes.
- Season with pepper to taste. Add kale and stir to combine.
- Sprinkle evenly with cheese. Broil for 2 to 3 minutes, or until cheese is lightly browned.
How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management
Understanding the nutritional profile of what you eat is a powerful step in managing PCOS. Here is how the key ingredients in this Kale and Turkey Bacon Gratin contribute to your health goals:
- Turkey: B vitamins play a role in energy metabolism and hormone regulation
- Kale: Contains antioxidants that help combat oxidative stress associated with PCOS
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS
- Onion: Support cardiovascular health and blood sugar regulation
PCOS Diet Principles in This Recipe
The PCOS diet focuses on three core principles: reducing inflammation, managing insulin resistance, and supporting hormonal balance. Every recipe in our collection is evaluated against these principles. This recipe excels in providing anti-inflammatory spices that target the chronic inflammation underlying PCOS, and nutrient-dense vegetables that provide essential vitamins and minerals for metabolic health. As part of a balanced PCOS meal plan, we recommend pairing recipes like this with a variety of nutrient-dense foods throughout the week to ensure you are meeting all your micronutrient needs.
Meal Prep Tip: This Kale and Turkey Bacon Gratin can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Meal prepping is one of the most effective strategies for sticking to a PCOS-friendly diet, as it removes the temptation to reach for processed convenience foods when time is short.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Kale.
Kale is an excellent source of calcium, which has an important role in egg maturation and follicle development in the ovaries.
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