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PCOS Pizza Recipes - Quinoa Crust Margarita Pizza - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

PCOS Pizza Recipes - Quinoa Crust Margarita Pizza
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 35 min
Servings: 2
Dinner

Nutrition per Serving

350 Calories
18g Protein
35g Carbs
15g Fat
Grocery list: Quinoa, baking powder, salt, olive oil, tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, fresh basil. This recipe uses quinoa, a low GI ingredient, to create a delicious and healthy pizza crust.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Soak the quinoa in water for 15 minutes. Step 2: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Step 3: Blend the quinoa, water, baking powder, salt, and olive oil until smooth. Step 4: Pour the batter onto a pizza stone or baking sheet and spread into a thin layer. Step 5: Bake for 15 minutes. Step 6: Flip the crust and bake for another 10 minutes. Step 7: Spread the tomato sauce over the crust, sprinkle with cheese, and top with basil. Step 8: Bake for another 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
This PCOS-friendly pizza recipe uses quinoa, a low GI ingredient, to create a delicious and healthy pizza crust. The fresh, simple toppings of tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, and basil make this a satisfying meal that's easy to prepare. The quinoa provides a good source of protein and fiber, both of which are important for managing PCOS symptoms. The mozzarella cheese provides calcium, and the tomato sauce provides vitamin C.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Quinoa.

Quinoa is a highly nutritious grain that is particularly beneficial for individuals with PCOS. This gluten-free grain is a complete protein, containing all nine essential amino acids that the body cannot produce on its own. This makes quinoa an excellent choice for those looking to maintain muscle mass and support overall body functions. But what makes quinoa stand out for PCOS management? One of the key benefits of quinoa is its high magnesium content. Magnesium plays a vital role in regulating...

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