Veggi-Prosciutto Pizza - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 package (16 ounces) frozen whole-wheat pizza dough, thawed
- 1 cup low-sodium tomato sauce
- 1 1/2 cups grated part-skim mozzarella
- 10 ounces cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced
- 4 cups baby spinach, wilted
- 1 bag (9 ounces) frozen artichoke hearts, thawed and chopped
- 2 thin slices prosciutto, excess fat removed, cut into strips
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
Instructions
- Heat oven to 400 °F. Roll dough into a 10-inch disk; transfer to a pizza pan. Spread sauce evenly across dough. Sprinkle mozzarella, mushrooms, spinach, artichoke hearts and prosciutto evenly over pizza; top with Parmesan. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with red pepper. Bake until crust is light brown and cheese is bubbly, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool 5 minutes; cut into 6 slices and serve.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Spinach.
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.
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