Crockpot Spinach Lasagna - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Crockpot Spinach Lasagna is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 180 calories, 10g protein, and 22g carbs per serving. Ready in 14 minutes. High in fiber (4g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- Cooking spray
- 1 cup low-fat ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 1/4 cup part skim mozzarella shredded cheese, divided
- 1 10-ounce box frozen, chopped spinach, thawed and drained
- 24.5-ounce jarred lower sodium pasta tomato sauce
- 9 gluten-free lasagna noodles*
- 8-ounce can no-salt added tomato sauce
Instructions
- Spray a crock pot with cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, mix together ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, ¼ cup mozzarella cheese and spinach.
- Spread 1 cup pasta sauce on bottom of crock pot. Arrange 3 noodles side by side on top of sauce, break noodles apart to fit, if needed.
- Spread about 1/3 cup of ricotta-spinach mixture on top of noodles. Repeat layering with pasta sauce, noodles and ricotta spinach mixture 2 more times. Top with remaining pasta sauce and canned tomato sauce. Sprinkle top with 1 cup mozzarella cheese.
- Place cover on crock pot. Cook on low setting for 2-3 hours or until done (cooking times vary based on crock pot).
- *This recipe was tested with gluten-free lasagna noodles, but whole-wheat lasagna noodles could be used.
- MAKE IT GLUTEN-FREE: Confirm all ingredients are gluten-free and this recipe can be made gluten-free.
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 Crockpot Spinach Lasagna contribute to your health goals:
- Spinach: Magnesium may help improve insulin sensitivity in women with PCOS
- Tomato: Antioxidants help combat oxidative stress elevated in 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 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 Crockpot Spinach Lasagna 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.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Crockpot Spinach Lasagna recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 180 calories per serving with 10g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 4g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 14 minutes total. Prep time is 14 minutes. It makes 12 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 180 calories, 10g protein (22%), 22g carbs, 6g fat. Plus 4g 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 Lunch. At 180 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Lunch. 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 12 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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