Ham 'N' Cheese Salad Pizza - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 c. part-skim ricotta
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed with press
- 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 large, thin, prebaked pizza crust
- 1 c. shredded fontina cheese
- 3 slices ham, chopped
- 4 c. frisée
- 1/2 c. basil leaves
- 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Spray a large cookie sheet with nonstick spray. Mix ricotta, garlic, salt and pepper; spread all over pizza crust.
- Top with cheese and ham. Bake on prepared cookie sheet in oven at 425 degrees F for 15 minutes.
- Toss frisée with basil, lemon juice; serve on top of pizza. Test Kitchen hack: Use kitchen shears in place of a pizza cutter.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Basil.
Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
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