Pesto Mayo Pizza - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 3 oz gruyere cheese, grated
- 1 tsp ground oregano
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 2 tbsps light mayonnaise
- 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
- 5 1/2 oz passata
- 2 cups rocket
- 1/2 oz pesto (1 tsp)
- 9 oz pizza dough
Instructions
- Make up the dough mix according to pack directions and roll out to a 30cm (12") round and place on a greased baking sheet. Alternatively, just buy a ready-made pizza base.
- Brush the base with 1 teaspoon oil and spoon the passata over the surface. Scatter with garlic, oregano, rocket and cheese. Mix the mayonnaise with the pesto and place spoonfuls over the filling.
- Cover loosely with a oiled polythene bag and leave in a warm place for 15 minutes.
- Remove the bag and drizzle with remaining oil. Bake in preheated oven 200 °C, (425 °F), for 15-20 minutes and serve with mixed salad.
- Note: for the meat eaters, it's great with 2 oz prosciutto ham to add to the topping.
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 Pesto Mayo Pizza contribute to your health goals:
- Olive oil: Anti-inflammatory properties make it especially beneficial for PCOS
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated 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 anti-inflammatory spices that target the chronic inflammation underlying PCOS, 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 Pesto Mayo 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.
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