This Whole Wheat Veggie Supreme Pizza is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 300 calories, 15g protein, and 38g carbs per serving. Ready in 35 minutes. High in fiber (7g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
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Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
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Place the whole wheat pizza crust on a baking sheet or pizza stone.
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Spread the marinara sauce evenly over the crust.
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Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
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Arrange the sliced bell peppers, mushrooms, red onion, and black olives on top of the cheese.
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Sprinkle dried oregano over the veggies.
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Bake for 15-20 minutes until the crust is crispy and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
Why this Whole Wheat Veggie Supreme Pizza works for PCOS
This Whole Wheat Veggie Supreme Pizza delivers 15g of protein per serving, which sits in the moderate range for a PCOS-friendly meal. If you find yourself hungry within 2-3 hours, pair this dish with an additional protein source (Greek yogurt, a boiled egg, or a small portion of fish) to push the meal closer to the 25-35g per-meal target most PCOS dietitians recommend.
The 38g of carbohydrates here come paired with 7g of fibre, which slows glucose absorption and produces a flatter post-meal blood sugar curve. Fibre is one of the most under-rated tools for PCOS: it feeds gut bacteria that produce short-chain fatty acids linked to improved insulin sensitivity, and it modestly lowers circulating androgens by binding bile acids in the gut.
Evening meals affect overnight insulin and morning blood sugar more than most women realise. Keeping dinner protein-forward and finishing eating at least 2-3 hours before bed gives your body time to clear glucose before the overnight fast, which improves morning fasting insulin readings.
At 350mg of sodium per serving, this Whole Wheat Veggie Supreme Pizza fits comfortably within the 1500-2300mg daily target most cardiology and PCOS guidance agrees on. Lower-sodium meals are useful for women with PCOS who also experience bloating or who are managing blood pressure alongside metabolic concerns.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Whole Wheat Veggie Supreme Pizza recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 300 calories per serving with 15g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 7g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 35 minutes total. Prep time is 15 minutes and cook time is 20 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 300 calories, 15g protein (20%), 38g carbs, 12g fat. Plus 7g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. At 300 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 2 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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