Zucchini and Egg Bake - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup buttermilk, low fat
- 3/4 cup egg beaters
- 1 tsp italian seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic pepper
- 1 dash pepper
- 1 dash salt
- 1/4 tsp hot sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 medium zucchini, grated
Instructions
- Set oven to 350 °F (175 °C). Spray a 8 x 8" casserole dish with cooking spray.
- In a large saucepan sprayed with cooking spray, sauté zucchini, onion, garlic, and dry seasonings until tender, approximately 8-10 minutes. Take off heat and let cool.
- In a bowl, combine eggs, milk, and hot sauce - mix well.
- Add egg mixture to zucchini. Mix and pour into casserole dish. Bake for 35-40 minutes until eggs are puffy and set.
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 Zucchini and Egg Bake contribute to your health goals:
- Egg: Contain choline which supports liver function and hormone metabolism
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS
- Onion: Support cardiovascular health and blood sugar regulation
- Zucchini: Low in calories while providing vitamin C and potassium
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 anti-inflammatory spices that target the chronic inflammation underlying PCOS. 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 Zucchini and Egg Bake 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.
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