Mediterranean Pizza with Cheese-Stuffed Crust - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 8

Lunch

This Mediterranean Pizza with Cheese-Stuffed Crust is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Introduce new and delightful flavors to your family--tangy feta, fresh basil and tasty olives--on a fresh-from-your-oven pizza.

Ingredients

1 1/2 tablespoons cornmeal
1 can (13.8 oz) Pillsbury™ refrigerated classic pizza crust
7 pieces (1 oz each) mozzarella string cheese (from 12-oz package), unwrapped
1/4 cup tomato sauce with basil, garlic and oregano or regular tomato sauce (from 8-oz can)
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1/2 lb bulk spicy pork sausage
1/3 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained
1 box (9 oz) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed to drain
1/4 cup sliced ripe olives
1/4 cup sliced pimiento-stuffed olives
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (2 oz)
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 oz)
2 tablespoons CRISCO® 100% Extra Virgin or Pure Olive Oil
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 to 1 teaspoon garlic salt

Instructions

Heat oven to 425 °F. Spray 12-inch pizza pan with CRISCO® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray. Sprinkle cornmeal evenly over pan. Unroll pizza crust dough on pan; press dough to at least 1 inch beyond edge of pan. Place string cheese on dough along inside edge of crust. Fold edge of dough over cheese, pressing dough down firmly and covering cheese. Pinch dough to seal.
Spread tomato sauce evenly over dough. Sprinkle with basil.
Heat 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage; cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until no longer pink; drain. Reduce heat to medium. Stir tomatoes and spinach into sausage until well mixed. Cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until spinach is heated.
Spoon sausage mixture evenly over basil on crust. Top with ripe and pimiento-stuffed olives. Sprinkle with feta and mozzarella cheeses.
Brush oil on edge of crust; sprinkle Italian seasoning and garlic salt on edge of crust.
Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until cheese is melted and crust is deep golden brown. Let stand 2 minutes before cutting.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Spinach, Basil.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mediterranean Pizza with Cheese-Stuffed Crust good for PCOS?

Yes, this Mediterranean Pizza with Cheese-Stuffed Crust recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

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

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 8 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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