Eggplant Pizza - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 unpeeled eggplant
- 3/4 cup tomato sauce
- 1/2 tsp leaves basil
- 1/2 tsp dried parsley
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 4 oz mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 tbsps olive oil
Instructions
- Slice eggplant to about 1/4" thickness. Sprinkle both sides with salt and let sit and drain in a colander for 20 minutes to reduce bitterness.
- Mix herbs and spices in with the tomato sauce (unsweetened). Shred cheese.
- Drizzle olive oil on a baking sheet. Place eggplant slices on the baking sheet, they can be touching. Spread a small amount of tomato sauce on each slice.
- Add any of your other favorite pizza toppings. Sprinkle cheese on top.
- Bake at 350 °F (175 °C) until edges or cheese are slightly brown. About 20 minutes.
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 Eggplant Pizza contribute to your health goals:
- Egg: Contain choline which supports liver function and hormone metabolism
- Olive oil: Anti-inflammatory properties make it especially beneficial for PCOS
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in 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 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 Eggplant 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.
Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
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