Meat & Cheese Stromboli - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Meat & Cheese Stromboli is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 740 calories, 37.68g protein, and 89.01g carbs per serving. Ready in 35 minutes. High in fiber (7.4g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 4 oz hard salami
- 2 oz smoked ham
- 28 oz pizza dough
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 oz capicola
- 4 oz pepperoni
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 375° F (190° C).
- After dough has properly risen, place on a baking sheet (you may wish to place tin foil under it) and spread it out in approximately a 2.5' x 1.25' rectangle and add all ingredients.
- Fold dough over in order to completely encase meats and cheese to make a final rectangle of 2' x 6". Seal seams with fingers.
- Place stromboli in oven and bake for 20 minutes or until cooked through.
- Serve with your favorite warmed spaghetti/pizza sauce.
How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management
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 nutrient-dense vegetables that provide essential vitamins and minerals for metabolic health. 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 Meat & Cheese Stromboli 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Meat & Cheese Stromboli recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 740 calories per serving with 37.68g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 7.4g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 35 minutes total. Prep time is 15 minutes and cook time is 20 minutes. It makes 4 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 740 calories, 37.68g protein (20%), 89.01g carbs, 28.04g fat. Plus 7.4g fiber. 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 Dinner. At 740 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Dinner. 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 4 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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