Veggie Appetizer Squares Recipe - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 tube (13.8 ounces) refrigerated pizza crust
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup ranch salad dressing
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 1-1/2 cups coarsely chopped fresh broccoli
- 1-1/2 cups coarsely chopped fresh cauliflower
- 1 medium carrot, finely chopped
- 1 celery rib, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
- 1-1/4 cups pepper Jack cheese
- 1-1/4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Press pizza dough into a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake at 400 ° for 6 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, salad dressing, garlic powder, parsley and salt until blended.
- Spread over crust. Top with the onions, broccoli, cauliflower, carrot, celery and green pepper. Sprinkle with cheeses. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Broccoli.
Broccoli is a highly nutritious vegetable that provides numerous health benefits, especially for individuals managing PCOS. This cruciferous vegetable is rich in essential vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. But what makes broccoli particularly beneficial for those with PCOS? Low Glycemic Index (GI) Broccoli has a low glycemic index, making it an excellent choice for maintaining stable blood sugar levels. This is particularly important for individuals with PCOS, as it helps manage insul...
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