Upside-Down Meatless Pizza Recipe - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Upside-Down Meatless Pizza Recipe
Servings: 8
Lunch

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat

Ingredients

  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped green pepper
  • 3 tablespoons canola oil, divided
  • 2 tablespoons plus 1 cup all-purpose flour, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon fennel seed
  • 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
  • 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
  • 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 eggs
  • 3/4 cup 2% milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425 °. In a large skillet, saute onion and green pepper in 2 tablespoons oil until tender. Stir in 2 tablespoons flour, basil and fennel until blended. Add spinach, mushrooms and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened.
  2. Pour into a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Place the remaining flour in a large bowl. Add eggs, milk, salt and remaining oil; beat until smooth. Stir in Parmesan cheese. Pour over vegetable mixture.
  3. Bake, uncovered, 20-25 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160 °.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

Spinach is a nutrient-dense leafy green vegetable that is rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as iron, magnesium, and antioxidants. The high iron content in spinach helps combat anemia, which is common in women with PCOS. Magnesium helps reduce inflammation and improve insulin sensitivity. The antioxidants in spinach can help lower oxidative stress, which is beneficial for managing PCOS symptoms. Including spinach in your diet can support overall health and well-being. Basil is an excellent st...

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