PCOS Broccoli Crust Pizza - Broccoli Crust Margherita Pizza - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This PCOS Broccoli Crust Pizza - Broccoli Crust Margherita Pizza is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 320 calories, 20g protein, and 25g carbs per serving. Ready in 45 minutes. High in fiber (5g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 cups of broccoli florets (200g)
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (50g)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (25g)
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup pizza sauce (60g)
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese for topping (50g)
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (75g), Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Steam broccoli until tender, then drain and let cool.
- In a food processor, pulse the cooled broccoli until finely chopped.
- In a bowl, combine chopped broccoli, mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, oregano, garlic powder, and salt. Mix well.
- On a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spread the broccoli mixture into a round pizza crust.
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until golden and set.
- Spread pizza sauce over the crust, then sprinkle with mozzarella and cherry tomatoes.
- Bake for another 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Broccoli, Basil.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this PCOS Broccoli Crust Pizza - Broccoli Crust Margherita Pizza recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 320 calories per serving with 20g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 5g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 45 minutes total. Prep time is 15 minutes and cook time is 30 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 320 calories, 20g protein (25%), 25g carbs, 15g fat. Plus 5g 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 320 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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