Italian Sausage Whole Wheat Pizza - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 4 oz mozzarella cheese, part skim
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsps vegetable oil
- 2 links 3 oz sweet italian sausage
- 4 oz mushrooms
- 1/2 small onion
- 1/2 medium bell pepper
- 15 oz tomato sauce
- 8 oz water
- 2 tsps yeast
- 3 cups whole wheat flour
Instructions
- Combine water, salt, oil, flour and yeast in bread machine using 'dough' setting.
- Cook tomato sauce with Italian seasonings slowly over low heat until very thick.
- Thinly slice onion and bell pepper. Drain liquid from mushrooms.
- Break open sausage casing and cook completely. Use paper towels to blot away fat.
- Spread dough thin. Top with tomato sauce, cheese and remaining ingredients and bake at 350 °F (175 °C) for about 20 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 Italian Sausage Whole Wheat Pizza contribute to your health goals:
- Tomato: Antioxidants help combat oxidative stress elevated in PCOS
- Bell pepper: Vitamin C supports adrenal function and may help manage cortisol levels 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 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 Italian Sausage Whole Wheat 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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