Cheesy Spinach Rice - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Cheesy Spinach Rice
Prep: 16 min
Cook: 20 min
Servings: 10
Dinner

This Cheesy Spinach Rice is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 84 calories, 5.97g protein, and 3.4g carbs per serving. Ready in 36 minutes. High in fiber (0.5g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

Nutrition per Serving

84 Calories
5.97g Protein
3.4g Carbs
5.21g Fat
A spinach surprise recipe using leftovers.

Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 oz goats cheese
  • 2 tbsps pesto
  • 1 dash salt
  • 4 cups spinach
  • 1/2 cup cooked brown rice
  • 3 tbsps cream cheese, low fat
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Pre-heat oven to 400° F (200° C).
  2. Spray pie pan with spray oil.
  3. Mix all ingredients.
  4. Pour into pan.
  5. Bake 20 minutes or until bubbly.
  6. Grab a fork and enjoy.
  7. Note: this recipe was a "surprise" as it was so delicious my 14 year old daughter licked the pan!

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 Cheesy Spinach Rice contribute to your health goals:

  • Egg: Contain choline which supports liver function and hormone metabolism
  • Oat: Supports steady blood sugar release, reducing insulin resistance
  • Brown rice: Provides magnesium and B vitamins important for PCOS management
  • Spinach: Magnesium may help improve insulin sensitivity in women with PCOS

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 protein-rich ingredients that help regulate appetite hormones (ghrelin and leptin), 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 Cheesy Spinach Rice 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: Spinach, Brown Rice.

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. Brown rice is a natural...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Cheesy Spinach Rice recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 84 calories per serving with 5.97g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 0.5g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.

This recipe takes about 36 minutes total. Prep time is 16 minutes and cook time is 20 minutes. It makes 10 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.

Per serving: 84 calories, 5.97g protein (28%), 3.4g carbs, 5.21g fat. Plus 0.5g 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 Dinner. At 84 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Dinner. 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 10 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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