Brie Pizza aka Briezza - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 pita bread
- 1 wedge light Swiss cheese
- 1 oz brie cheese
- 2 tbsps granny smith apples
- 5 medium shrimps
- 1 oz gorgonzola cheese
- 2 tbsps grapes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C).
- Cut the fruit, brie and shrimp. Cut grapes in half. Cut the apples into small cubes. Cut the brie into thin slices. Cut the shelled shrimp into small 1 to 1/2 inch chunks.
- Place whole pita onto an ungreased cookie sheet and smear with Swiss cheese.
- place grapes, apples and shrimp on top of the cheese spread.
- Next the gorgonzola crumbles and the brie.
- Bake for 10-20 minutes.
- Note: chicken can be used instead of shrimp, alfredo sauce or cream cheese instead of spreadable Swiss cheese, mozzarella instead of brie and parmesan instead of gorgonzola.
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 Brie Pizza aka Briezza contribute to your health goals:
- Shrimp: Selenium supports thyroid function which is often affected 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. 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 Brie Pizza aka Briezza 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: Apples.
Apples will improve your body's sensitivity to insulin (Reference: http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/27/1/281.full)
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