Primavera Skillet Pizza - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 bell peppers, sliced
- 1/2 head broccoli, florets removed
- 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 c. cherry tomatoes
- extra-virgin olive oil
- kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- All-purpose flour, for dusting surface
- 1 lb. pizza dough, at room temperature
- 1 c. ricotta
- 1 c. shredded mozzarella
Instructions
- Heat oven to 400 degrees F. On a large baking sheet, toss peppers, broccoli, onion, and cherry tomatoes with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Roast until tender and tomatoes are bursting, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove and increase oven temperature to 500 degrees F.
- Meanwhile, brush an oven-proof skillet with olive oil.
- On a floured work surface, use your hands to roll out dough until it's the circumference of your skillet. Transfer to skillet and brush dough all over with olive oil.
- Leaving a 1/2" border for crust, dollop spoonfuls of ricotta on dough and sprinkle with mozzarella.
- Top with roasted vegetables and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle crust with salt.
- Bake until crust is crispy and cheese is melted, about 12 minutes.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Broccoli.
Broccoli is a highly nutritious vegetable that provides numerous health benefits, especially for individuals managing PCOS. This cruciferous vegetable is rich in essential vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. But what makes broccoli particularly beneficial for those with PCOS? Low Glycemic Index (GI) Broccoli has a low glycemic index, making it an excellent choice for maintaining stable blood sugar levels. This is particularly important for individuals with PCOS, as it helps manage insul...
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