Cheesy Cheese Pizza Crust Pizza - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Key PCOS-Friendly Ingredients: Beef is a source of iron and zinc — two minerals often low in women with PCOS. Egg is provide complete protein with all essential amino acids. Turmeric is contains curcumin, a powerful anti-inflammatory compound.
Adequate protein intake is crucial for PCOS management as it helps stabilize blood sugar levels and reduces cravings. Anti-inflammatory foods are especially important for PCOS, as chronic low-grade inflammation is a key driver of symptoms.
This recipe pairs well with a side of leafy greens or a simple mixed salad to add extra fiber and micronutrients to your lunch.
Ingredients
- 1 (8 oz) Package of Cream Cheese (At Room Temperature)
- 1/2 lb. Ground Beef
- 1 Chorizo Sausage
- 2 Large Eggs
- 1/4 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1 tsp. Garlic Powder
- 1/2 tsp. Cumin
- 1/4 tsp. Basil
- 1/2 tsp. Italian Seasoning
- 1/4 tsp. Turmeric
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375F
- In a mixing bowl, put your cream cheese, parmesan cheese, eggs, pepper, and garlic.
- Mix it well with a hand blender until smooth.
- Spray a 9×13″ baking pan with cooking spray (or rub it with butter). DON’T FORGET TO DO THIS! I accidently put all my crust batter in the pan before I sprayed it and had to scrape it all out, spray it, and put it back in. It was not fun! Spread your mixture in the pan until it’s evenly distributed.
- While you are waiting for your oven to preheat, get a pan on the stove and add your meat.
- Let it cook down for a little bit.
- Add your spices: cumin, basil, turmeric, salt and pepper, and a bit of Italian seasoning.
- Let it cook down and leave it on the side.
- Put your pizza crust in the oven and cook for 12-15 minutes. You will see on the top that it is holding together, and the sides have pulled away from the pan.
- Let this cool for about 10 minutes.
- Once the crust has cooled, you can put some low carb tomato sauce on there, and spread cheese on it.
- Put it in the oven for 10 minutes, and once the cheese has started to melt, add your meat mixture. Put this back in the oven for 3-5 minutes more, on broil.
- Once you are ready, take the pizza out of the oven and let it cool for a while. The cooler it is, the more solid it will become (also making it a lot easier to eat).
- Slice it up, and serve. Enjoy!
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 Cheesy Cheese Pizza Crust Pizza contribute to your health goals:
- Beef: Zinc supports hormone production and immune function
- Egg: Contain choline which supports liver function and hormone metabolism
- Turmeric: Research suggests curcumin may improve insulin resistance in PCOS
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often 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 protein-rich ingredients that help regulate appetite hormones (ghrelin and leptin), and anti-inflammatory spices that target the chronic inflammation underlying PCOS. 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 Cheesy Cheese Pizza Crust 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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