Flourless Crust Pizza - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- 6 oz cream cheese, low fat
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 8 oz ground turkey
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup chopped pepper
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 6 oz part-skim mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350 °F (175 °C).
- Beat eggs and cream cheese together. The cream cheese must be room temperature to mix right.
- Add spices and salt (you can add a tsp of oregano plus the garlic).
- Spread cheese in the bottom of a 9x13" pan that is well buttered. Pour egg mixture over cheese and bake 15-20 minutes, just until the top starts to brown
- Meanwhile fry up the onions, peppers and turkey (or any other pizza toppings you like).
- When starting to brown, remove "crust" from oven, put on pizza sauce, toppings, and cheese.
- Bake another 5-10 minutes until cheese is melted.
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 Flourless Crust Pizza contribute to your health goals:
- Turkey: B vitamins play a role in energy metabolism and hormone regulation
- Egg: Contain choline which supports liver function and hormone metabolism
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS
- 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 protein-rich ingredients that help regulate appetite hormones (ghrelin and leptin), and anti-inflammatory spices that target the chronic inflammation underlying PCOS. 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 Flourless Crust 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.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Eggs.
Eggs are a good source of protein, vitamins, and minerals. They are particularly high in choline, which is important for brain health. Eggs also contain antioxidants such as lutein and zeaxanthin, which are beneficial for eye health. Including eggs in your diet can help provide essential nutrients without significantly raising blood sugar levels, making them a suitable option for managing PCOS symptoms.
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