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French Bread Pizzas With Ricotta, Roasted Tomatoes, and Pesto - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

French Bread Pizzas With Ricotta, Roasted Tomatoes, and Pesto
Servings: 4
Lunch

This French Bread Pizzas With Ricotta, Roasted Tomatoes, and Pesto is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Recipe by Katherine Sacks Creamy ricotta cheese, herby pesto, and roasted cherry tomatoes give these French bread pizzas bright flavor and a fresh look.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pints cherry tomatoes, halved (about 3 cups)
  • 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
  • 1 (12 –14") soft loaf French or Italian bread, split in half lengthwise
  • 1 garlic clove, smashed
  • 1/2 cup fresh ricotta (about 5 ounces)
  • 3/4 cup coarsely grated Parmesan (about 3 ounces)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh store-bought or homemade basil pesto

Instructions

  1. Position rack in top third of oven and preheat to 425 °F. Toss tomatoes, 1 Tbsp. oil, 1/4 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast until tomatoes start to blister, about 13 minutes.
  2. Place bread, cut side up, on another rimmed baking sheet and bake 5 minutes. Remove from oven and rub cut sides with garlic.
  3. Dollop ricotta on cut sides of bread. Top evenly with tomato mixture, then sprinkle with Parmesan. Bake until Parmesan melts, about 10 minutes.
  4. Whisk pesto and remaining 2 tsp. oil in a small bowl until smooth. Drizzle on pizzas and season with salt and pepper.

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 French Bread Pizzas With Ricotta, Roasted Tomatoes, and Pesto recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

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