Egg, Ham and Spinach Pizza - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 store-bought baked thin-crust pizza shell, preferably whole-wheat, such as Boboli
- 4 cups (about 4 ounces) baby spinach leaves, thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 3 ounces prosciutto di Parma, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan (1 1/2 ounces)
- 3 cloves thinly sliced garlic
- 4 eggs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Place the pizza shell on a cookie sheet. Scatter spinach all over crust. Drizzle with oil. Evenly distribute prosciutto, Parmesan and garlic on top of spinach. Crack eggs onto pizza, roughly positioning 1 yolk on each pizza quarter. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until spinach is wilted and egg whites are just fully cooked. Cut into 4 large slices.
- Calories 385; Total Fat 16 g; (Sat Fat 6 g, Mono Fat 5. 5 g, Poly Fat 1 g) ; Protein 25 g; Carb 39 g; Fiber 7 g; Cholesterol 240 mg; Sodium 1190 mgExcellent source of: Protein, Vitamin A, Vitamin K, Calcium, IronGood source of: Fiber, Vitamin C, Folate, Manganese
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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