Tomato Mozzarella Caprese - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Tomato Mozzarella Caprese
Prep: 16 min
Servings: 4
Appetizer

Nutrition per Serving

117 Calories
7.72g Protein
3.82g Carbs
8.05g Fat
Tomatoes with mozzarella cheese and basil.

Ingredients

  • 4 oz part skim mozzarella cheese
  • 18 leaves basil
  • 0.12 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp vinegar
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cups shredded mixed lettuce
  • 4 italian tomatoes

Instructions

  1. Slice tomatoes and mozzarella into 1/4" slices and arrange on a plate in a circular pattern. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  2. Puree basil leaves, olive oil and vinegar and drizzle over the tomatoes and mozzarella.
  3. Fill the center of the circle with lettuce and greens.

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 Tomato Mozzarella Caprese contribute to your health goals:

  • Olive oil: Anti-inflammatory properties make it especially beneficial for PCOS
  • Tomato: Antioxidants help combat oxidative stress 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 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 Tomato Mozzarella Caprese 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.

Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

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