PCOS Friendly Lemon Garlic Egg & Greens Frittata
Bright, garlicky, and packed with leafy greens, this frittata is the kind of meal that feels indulgent while quietly doing a lot of good work. Eggs are a cornerstone ingredient for balancing blood sugar and supporting hormone health, and pairing them with kale and spinach adds a serious hit of anti-inflammatory nutrients in every bite. Garlic-infused olive oil brings that deep, savory flavor without relying on raw garlic, which can be harder to digest — and the lemon zest and fresh juice lift the whole dish with a brightness that makes it taste far more complex than the ingredient list suggests. The technique here is simple: wilt the greens on the stovetop, pour the egg mixture over, and finish in the oven until just set and lightly golden. It's the kind of recipe that works for a relaxed weekend brunch or a make-ahead weekday meal you can slice and reheat without losing texture. Scallion greens and flat-leaf parsley round out the flavor without adding anything that would spike blood sugar or cause digestive stress. Serve it straight from the pan with a squeeze of lemon and you've got something genuinely satisfying that checks every box.
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4 servings
- 8 large eggs
- 3 tbsp garlic-infused olive oil, divided
- 1 tsp lemon zest (from about 1 lemon)
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 3 cups baby spinach, loosely packed
- 1 cup kale, stems removed, leaves thinly sliced
- 4 scallions (green tops only), thinly sliced
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped
For serving
- lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Position an oven rack in the upper-middle position and preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until the yolks and whites are fully combined and the mixture is slightly frothy, about 1 minute. Stir in the parsley and set aside.
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