Eggplant Pizza - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Eggplant Pizza is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 199 calories, 8.19g protein, and 12.22g carbs per serving. Ready in 60 minutes. High in fiber (5.4g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Eggplant Pizza recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 199 calories per serving with 8.19g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 5.4g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 60 minutes total. Prep time is 20 minutes and cook time is 40 minutes. It makes 4 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 199 calories, 8.19g protein (16%), 12.22g carbs, 14.11g fat. Plus 5.4g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Appetizer. At 199 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Appetizer. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 4 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.
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