Butternut Squash-Pesto Pizza - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups diced peeled butternut squash
- 1/2 cup chopped onion (about 1 small)
- 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sea salt or kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Crisco® 100% Extra Virgin Olive Oil or Pure Olive Oil
- 1 can (13.8 oz) Pillsbury™ refrigerated classic pizza crust
- 4 oz pancetta, diced
- 3 tablespoons basil pesto
- 1/2 cup chopped drained roasted red bell peppers (from 7-oz jar)
- 1/3 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 cup shredded Asiago cheese (4 oz)
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (2 oz)
Instructions
- Heat oven to 400 °F. In medium bowl, mix squash, onion, brown sugar, salt, black pepper and 1 1/2 tablespoons of the oil. Spread mixture in ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish. Bake about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until squash is tender.
- Spray large cookie sheet with Crisco® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray. Unroll pizza crust dough on cookie sheet into 13x9-inch rectangle. Bake at 400 °F 7 to 10 minutes or until light golden brown.
- Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, heat remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add pancetta; cook 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until lightly browned. Drain.
- Spread pesto over partially baked crust. Top with squash mixture, pancetta, roasted peppers, walnuts and cheeses. Bake 6 to 8 minutes longer or until edges are golden brown. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Nuts, Walnuts, Basil.
Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity. Walnuts are an excellent addition to the diet for managing PCOS symptoms. These nutrient-dense nuts are packed with healthy fats, protein, fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals. But what makes walnuts particularly beneficial for indiv...
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