Mini Spinach & Ricotta Pizzas - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Mini Spinach & Ricotta Pizzas is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 294 calories, 19.85g protein, and 40.96g carbs per serving. Ready in 25 minutes. High in fiber (11.5g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 wholemeal pita
- 1/4 cup ricotta
- 1 cup frozen, leaf spinach
- 1 tsp leaves oregano
- 1 dash black pepper
- 1 clove garlic
Instructions
- Cut pitta in half and place on a baking tray covered with aluminum foil.
- Pre-heat oven to 400 °F (200 °C).
- Peel and crush the garlic, then mix in a bowl with half the ricotta, oregano and pepper. Season with pepper (and salt if you wish).
- Spread the mixture on the pitta breads, then top with chopped spinach.
- Finally, crumble the remaining ricotta cheese over the top.
- Place in oven for about 5 minutes, and remove when cheese starts to brown.
- Eat straight away for maximum enjoyment!
- Note: I prefer to use 2 mini-pittas, but I've written this recipe for a normal-sized pitta because it's easier to find in the supermarket.
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 Mini Spinach & Ricotta Pizzas contribute to your health goals:
- Spinach: Magnesium may help improve insulin sensitivity in women with PCOS
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often 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 anti-inflammatory spices that target the chronic inflammation underlying PCOS, and 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 Mini Spinach & Ricotta Pizzas 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: Spinach.
Spinach is a nutrient-dense leafy green vegetable that is rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as iron, magnesium, and antioxidants. The high iron content in spinach helps combat anemia, which is common in women with PCOS. Magnesium helps reduce inflammation and improve insulin sensitivity. The antioxidants in spinach can help lower oxidative stress, which is beneficial for managing PCOS symptoms. Including spinach in your diet can support overall health and well-being.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Mini Spinach & Ricotta Pizzas recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 294 calories per serving with 19.85g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 11.5g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 25 minutes total. Prep time is 20 minutes and cook time is 5 minutes.
Per serving: 294 calories, 19.85g protein (27%), 40.96g carbs, 8.49g fat. Plus 11.5g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. At 294 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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