Spinach and Egg White Crustless Quiche - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 cup chopped spring onions
- 1/2 bunch fresh spinach, shredded
- 8 large egg whites
- 1/2 cup light sour cream
- 1 tbsp parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta
- 2 tsps olive oil
Instructions
- Heat oil in a pan.
- Add onion and spring onion. Stir and cook till nearly soft.
- Add spinach, cook till wilted. Pour into oven dish.
- Sprinkle parmesan and feta cheeses over spinach mix.
- In a mixing bowl whisk together the egg whites and sour cream. When combined thoroughly pour over spinach mix.
- Lightly push spinach mix around just to make sure everything is covered.
- Bake at 350 °F (180 °C) for around 30 minutes. Feta should have lightly browned.
- Serve with a salad.
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 Spinach and Egg White Crustless Quiche contribute to your health goals:
- Egg: Contain choline which supports liver function and hormone metabolism
- Spinach: Magnesium may help improve insulin sensitivity in women with PCOS
- Olive oil: Anti-inflammatory properties make it especially beneficial for PCOS
- Feta: Provides calcium important for bone health 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 protein-rich ingredients that help regulate appetite hormones (ghrelin and leptin), and healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that support cell membrane health and hormone synthesis. 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 Spinach and Egg White Crustless Quiche 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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