Mushroom-and-Asparagus Pizzas - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Mushroom-and-Asparagus Pizzas is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp. olive oil, divided, plus more for baking sheets
- 12 oz. mixed mushrooms (such as cremini, button, oyster, and shiitake), thinly sliced
- kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 lb. pizza dough, at room temperature
- 4 to 5 asparagus stalks, thinly shaved
- 4 oz. (about 1 cup) fresh goat cheese, crumbled
- 4 oz. (about 1 cup) grated pecorino cheese
- 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
- Mixed green salad, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 500 degrees F, with racks in the upper and lower thirds. Oil two baking sheets.
- Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, divide dough into four pieces and stretch into 7-inch circles; place on prepared baking sheets. Top dough with mushrooms, asparagus, goat cheese, pecorino, and red pepper, dividing evenly. Season with salt and pepper. Brush edges of dough with remaining tablespoon oil.
- Bake, rotating the sheets front to back and top to bottom halfway through, until crust is golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Asparagus.
Asparagus stands out as a superfood for managing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal disorder affecting many women of reproductive age. This nutrient-dense vegetable offers a myriad of health benefits that align perfectly with the dietary needs of those managing PCOS, making it an essential addition to their diet. Rich in a variety of vitamins and minerals, asparagus is particularly high in folate, vitamins A, C, E, and K, and has significant levels of chromium—a trace mineral that enha...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Mushroom-and-Asparagus Pizzas recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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