Tortilla Pizza - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Tortilla Pizza is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 208 calories, 10.77g protein, and 21.45g carbs per serving. Ready in 18 minutes. High in fiber (1.5g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 medium flour tortillas
- 1 oz pizza sauce
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1/4 cup chopped or sliced tomatoes
Instructions
- Coat a frying pan with non-stick spray and bake tortilla until browned.
- Remove tortilla from heat and add to a sprayed cookie sheet.
- Add thin layer of sauce and the desired amount of cheese to the tortilla. Add any vegetables.
- Broil for about 5-10 minutes.
- If tortilla is soft when done baking, you can throw it back in the frying pan for a few minutes.
- Note: add fresh veggies to make it even healthier... broccoli, peppers, mushrooms and tomatoes and a whole-wheat tortilla make this the ultimate "treat". Also watch the calorie content of your sauce, the amount of cheese and the size of your tortilla or the calories can get out of control fast.
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 Tortilla Pizza contribute to your health goals:
- 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. 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 Tortilla 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Tortilla Pizza recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 208 calories per serving with 10.77g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 1.5g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 18 minutes total. Prep time is 8 minutes and cook time is 10 minutes.
Per serving: 208 calories, 10.77g protein (21%), 21.45g carbs, 8.75g fat. Plus 1.5g 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 208 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Appetizer. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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