Zucchini and Egg Bake - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Zucchini and Egg Bake
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 50 min
Servings: 6
Lunch

Nutrition per Serving

46 Calories
5.11g Protein
6.15g Carbs
0.4g Fat
A tasty baked zucchini and egg recipe that's a great side dish.

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

  1. Set oven to 350 °F (175 °C). Spray a 8 x 8" casserole dish with cooking spray.
  2. 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.
  3. In a bowl, combine eggs, milk, and hot sauce - mix well.
  4. 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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