Manchego and Chorizo Pizza - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound broccoli rabe (rapini), trimmed
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 (12-ounce) prebaked pizza crust (such as Mama Mary's)
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded Manchego cheese
- 1 link Spanish chorizo sausage (about 2 ounces), thinly sliced
- 2/3 cup chopped plum tomato
- 1/4 cup vertically sliced red onion
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 °.
- Cook broccoli rabe in boiling water 4 minutes or until tender. Drain and rinse with cold water. Drain; squeeze excess moisture from broccoli rabe, and pat dry with paper towels. Coarsely chop, and sprinkle with salt.
- Place pizza crust on a baking sheet. Sprinkle evenly with Manchego cheese. Top with broccoli rabe, chorizo, plum tomato, and red onion. Bake at 450 ° for 12 minutes or until crust browns. Cut pizza into 8 wedges.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Broccoli.
Broccoli is a highly nutritious vegetable that provides numerous health benefits, especially for individuals managing PCOS. This cruciferous vegetable is rich in essential vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. But what makes broccoli particularly beneficial for those with PCOS? Low Glycemic Index (GI) Broccoli has a low glycemic index, making it an excellent choice for maintaining stable blood sugar levels. This is particularly important for individuals with PCOS, as it helps manage insul...
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