Thea's Fig and Gorgonzola Pizza - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Thea's Fig and Gorgonzola Pizza is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 8 ounces pizza dough
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 6 to 8 dried figs, stemmed and sliced
- 1/4 cup crumbled gorgonzola cheese
- Six to eight 1/4-inch slices fresh mozzarella
- Honey, for drizzling
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 600 degrees F. Stretch the dough to 8 inches in diameter. Sprinkle the red pepper evenly over the surface. Distribute the figs evenly over the dough leaving a 1/2-inch border for the crust. Spread the gorgonzola and mozzarella evenly over surface. Bake on a pizza stone for 6 to 8 minutes, rotating halfway through cooking. Finish with a drizzle of honey and some black pepper. Serve hot.
- NotesThis recipe was provided by a chef, restaurant or culinary professional and may have been scaled down from a bulk recipe. The Food Network Kitchens have not tested it for home use and therefore cannot make any representation as to the results.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Honey.
Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balanced diet. With a glycemic index (GI) of 55 for one tablespoon, honey is considered a moderate GI food. This means it does not spike blood sugar levels as high or as quickly as high-GI foods, making it a better choice for maintaining steady energy levels and supporting overall health. Rich in antioxidants, including phenolic acids and flavonoids, honey offers protective benefi...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Thea's Fig and Gorgonzola Pizza 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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