Fresh Bell Pepper Basil Pizza - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Fresh Bell Pepper Basil Pizza is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 1640 calories, 99g protein, and 44g carbs per serving. Ready in 59 minutes.
Nutrition per Serving
Key PCOS-Friendly Ingredients: Egg is provide complete protein with all essential amino acids. Almond is provide healthy fats, protein, and magnesium. Tomato is rich in lycopene, a powerful antioxidant.
Adequate protein intake is crucial for PCOS management as it helps stabilize blood sugar levels and reduces cravings. Healthy fats support hormone production and help your body absorb fat-soluble vitamins essential for reproductive health.
Baking and roasting are excellent cooking methods for PCOS-friendly meals as they require minimal added fat while developing deep flavors. This recipe pairs well with a side of leafy greens or a simple mixed salad to add extra fiber and micronutrients to your lunch.
Ingredients
- PIZZA BASE
- 6 oz. Mozzarella Cheese
- 1/2 cup Almond Flour
- 2 tbsp. Psyllium Husk
- 2 tbsp. Cream Cheese
- 2 tbsp. Fresh Parmesan Cheese
- 1 large Egg
- 1 tsp. Italian Seasoning
- 1/2 tsp. Salt
- 1/2 tsp. Pepper
- TOPPINGS
- 4 oz. Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 1 medium Vine Tomato
- 1/4 cup Rao’s Tomato Sauce
- 2/3 medium Bell Pepper
- 2-3 tbsp. Fresh Chopped Basil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F. Start by measuring out all of your dry spices and flours in a bowl. 1/2 cup Almond Flour, 2 tbsp. Psyllium Husk, 2 tbsp. Fresh Parmesan Cheese, 1 tsp. Italian Seasoning, 1/2 tsp. Salt, and 1/2 tsp. Pepper.
- Measure out 6 oz. Mozzarella Cheese into a bowl.
- Microwave the cheese for 40-50 seconds until it’s completely melted and pliable with your hands. Add 2 tbsp. Cream Cheese to the top.
- Add 1 egg to the dry ingredients and mix together a little bit.
- Add the melted mozzarella cheese and cream cheese to the egg and dry ingredients and mix everything together. Don’t mind getting your hands dirty here – they’ll be the best tool for the job. You’ll get a bit messy, but it’ll be oh so worth it in the end.
- Break the dough into 2 equal (or almost equal) portions. Roll the dough out quite thin – a little under 1/4″. Here, you can use the top of a pot or other large round object to cut out your pizza base. You can form the circles by hand, but I’m not a very smart person and mine always turn out oval. When I work with this, I always like to work on top of a silpat because it’s naturally non-stick.
- Fold the edges of the dough inward and form a small crust on the dough. If you have any scraps remaining, you can add it into the crust if you want.
- Bake the dough for 10 minutes. Just enough so they’re starting to get slightly golden brown.
- Remove the crust from the oven and let cool for a moment.
- Slice a medium vine tomato and put half on each pizza along with 2 tbsp. Rao’s tomato sauce per pizza. Aww…they look like little peace signs
- Top these suckers with cheese – about 2 oz. Shredded Cheddar per pizza.
- Chop up the bell peppers. You can use 1 bell pepper or 2 different colors. I am using 1/3 red bell pepper and 1/3 yellow bell pepper for the topping.
- Arrange the peppers how you like and throw it back in the oven for another 8-10 minutes.
- Remove the pizzas from the oven and let cool. In the meantime, slice up some fresh basil and have it ready for serving.
- Serve it up – top with fresh basil and enjoy the fresh bites of summer!
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 Fresh Bell Pepper Basil Pizza contribute to your health goals:
- Egg: Contain choline which supports liver function and hormone metabolism
- Almond: Magnesium helps improve insulin sensitivity and reduce PCOS symptoms
- Tomato: Antioxidants help combat oxidative stress elevated in PCOS
- Bell pepper: Vitamin C supports adrenal function and may help manage cortisol levels 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 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 Fresh Bell Pepper Basil Pizza 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: Basil.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Fresh Bell Pepper Basil Pizza recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 1640 calories per serving with 99g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
This recipe takes about 59 minutes total. Prep time is 39 minutes and cook time is 20 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 1640 calories, 99g protein (24%), 44g carbs, 125g fat. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. At 1640 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 2 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.
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