Spinach, Feta and Figs Omelette - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup reduced fat feta
- 1/2 tbsp coconut oil
- 4 small eggs
- 1 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 small figs
- 20 g eggplant
- 1 cup chopped kale
- 2 cups spinach
- 15 g shallots
Instructions
- Gentle simmer spinach and kale for a few minutes.
- Rinse well, squeeze out as much water as possible. Set aside.
- Heat grill to 400 °F (200 °C).
- Sauté onion and eggplant slices into a small saucepan with coconut oil for 3 minutes.
- Turn off the heat, season with freshly grated nutmeg and salt and pepper, add spinach and kale and leave to infuse for a couple of minutes.
- Add whisked eggs then sprinkle with feta cheese and top with sliced figs. Grill for 5 minutes or until golden and tender.
- Serve with green 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, Feta and Figs Omelette 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
- Kale: Contains antioxidants that help combat oxidative stress associated with PCOS
- Coconut: May support metabolism without spiking blood sugar
- Feta: Provides calcium important for bone health 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 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 Spinach, Feta and Figs Omelette 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, Spinach.
Kale is an excellent source of calcium, which has an important role in egg maturation and follicle development in the ovaries. 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...
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