Whole Wheat Margherita Pizza - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Whole Wheat Margherita Pizza is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 238 calories, 13.05g protein, and 32.87g carbs per serving. Ready in 60 minutes. High in fiber (5.6g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/4 oz dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsps salt
- 2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
- 2 large whole tomatoes, thinly sliced
- 8 oz part-skim mozzarella
- 8 leaves basil leaves, thinly sliced
- 1 oz cornmeal
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine yeast and warm water; let sit until yeast foams, about 5 minutes. Stir in oil and salt. Add flour, 1/2 cup at a time, mixing with a large spoon, until dough comes away from the side of the bowl and holds together.
- Sprinkle additional flour on to work surface. Turn out the dough and knead about 5 minutes, until it is smooth and springy, adding only enough flour to keep it from sticking to the board.
- Form dough into a ball; place in a medium bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and put in a warm place. Let rise until doubled in size, about 2 hours.
- To make pizza, pre-heat oven to 475 °F (250 °C). Place dough on lightly floured work surface; flatten with your hand. Using floured rolling pin, roll dough outward from the center. Form dough into a circle or rectangle about 1/4" thick.
- Sprinkle pizza stone or baking sheet with cornmeal. Lay crust on stone or sheet. Lay alternating slices of tomato and cheese on top of the crust, slightly overlapping each piece. Lightly drizzle with additional oil, if desired.
- Let pizza rest 10 minutes. (This step can be skipped, but it makes for the crispiest crust.) Place pizza in oven and bake 20 minutes, or until cheese is melting and browning a bit. Sprinkle pizza with sliced basil leaves.
- Note: If you don't have a rolling pin, use a wine bottle or stretch the dough out with your hands. If the dough springs back too much, let it rest for 3 minutes to relax the gluten. The cornmeal on the pizza stone or baking sheet makes the crust dry and crunchy. The basil shouldn't go on until after baking, or it will burn.
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 Whole Wheat Margherita Pizza contribute to your health goals:
- Olive oil: Anti-inflammatory properties make it especially beneficial for PCOS
- Tomato: Antioxidants help combat oxidative stress elevated in PCOS
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 healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that support cell membrane health and hormone synthesis. 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 Whole Wheat Margherita 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: Basil.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Whole Wheat Margherita Pizza recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 238 calories per serving with 13.05g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 5.6g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 60 minutes total. Prep time is 30 minutes and cook time is 30 minutes. It makes 8 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 238 calories, 13.05g protein (22%), 32.87g carbs, 7.16g fat. Plus 5.6g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Appetizer. At 238 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Appetizer. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 8 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.
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