Venison Sausage Whole Wheat Crust Pizza - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 venison sausages
- 2 tbsp flax seeds
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3 cups whole wheat flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 cup pieces or slices mushroom
- 1 small onion
- 1 small whole tomato
- 2 tsps yeast
- 2 tbsp millet seeds
- 4 oz tomato sauce
Instructions
- In a mixer with a dough hood, dissolve yeast in water.
- Add salt, pepper, and 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil and herbs, spices, flax seeds, millet as desired).
- Mix until kneaded smooth. Let rest in mixer while doing step 2. Preheat oven and pizza stone to 350 °F (175 °C).
- Crumble and cook sausage.
- Add minced garlic and herbs/spices to tomato sauce. Slice or chop mushrooms, onions, and tomatoes. Rinse and drain olives. Shred cheese.
- Turn on mixer again to punch down dough and knead for 1 minute. With remaining olive oil on hands and counter, shape dough to fit pizza stone.
- Pull stone out of oven and sprinkle with cornmeal. Lay down dough, top with sauce and other ingredients.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes.
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 Venison Sausage Whole Wheat Crust 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
- Tomato: Antioxidants help combat oxidative stress elevated in PCOS
- Mushroom: Vitamin D deficiency is common in PCOS and supplementation may improve symptoms
- Onion: Support cardiovascular health and blood sugar regulation
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 Venison Sausage Whole Wheat Crust 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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