Three Cheese-and-Spinach Pizza Recipe | Myrecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 leek, thinly sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 5 ounces fresh spinach leaves
- 1/2 Basic Pizza Dough or 1 uncooked prepared pizza crust
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded Kasseri or provolone cheese
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 °. (For a crispy crust, preheat a pizza stone on the lowest rack in the oven.)
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add leek and garlic; sauté 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in salt and pepper. Add spinach, in batches; cook 2 minutes or just until wilted.
- Roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness on a lightly floured baking sheet or pizza peel. Brush edges of crust with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Spread spinach mixture to edges of crust; top with cheeses and pine nuts, if desired.
- If desired, transfer pizza to pizza stone dusted with cornmeal or semolina flour; bake 10 to 12 minutes or until cheese is hot and bubbly.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Spinach, Nuts.
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. Nuts are a natural sourc...
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