Roasted Pepper Pizza - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Roasted Pepper Pizza is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 240 calories, 10g protein, and 33g carbs per serving. Ready in 50 minutes. High in fiber (3g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 pound frozen bread dough, thawed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 medium bell peppers (red, green, and yellow or any combination), sliced into 1-inch strips
- 2/3 cup light spaghetti sauce
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Coat a 12-inch pizza pan with nonstick cooking spray. Using your fingertips or the heel of your hand, spread the dough so that it covers the bottom of the pan.
- In a small bowl, combine the oil, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Add the bell peppers and toss to coat, then place in a 9”x13” baking dish. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the peppers are fork-tender.
- Spread the sauce over the dough and sprinkle with the mozzarella cheese.
- Place the roasted peppers over the cheese and bake for 13 to 15 minutes, or until the crust is crisp and brown. Cut and serve.
How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management
Understanding the nutritional profile of what you eat is a powerful step in managing PCOS. Here is how the key ingredients in this Roasted Pepper Pizza contribute to your health goals:
- Olive oil: Anti-inflammatory properties make it especially beneficial for PCOS
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS
- Bell pepper: Vitamin C supports adrenal function and may help manage cortisol levels in PCOS
- Onion: Support cardiovascular health and blood sugar regulation
PCOS Diet Principles in This Recipe
The PCOS diet focuses on three core principles: reducing inflammation, managing insulin resistance, and supporting hormonal balance. Every recipe in our collection is evaluated against these principles. This recipe excels in providing anti-inflammatory spices that target the chronic inflammation underlying PCOS, and healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that support cell membrane health and hormone synthesis. As part of a balanced PCOS meal plan, we recommend pairing recipes like this with a variety of nutrient-dense foods throughout the week to ensure you are meeting all your micronutrient needs.
Meal Prep Tip: This Roasted Pepper Pizza can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Meal prepping is one of the most effective strategies for sticking to a PCOS-friendly diet, as it removes the temptation to reach for processed convenience foods when time is short.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Roasted Pepper Pizza recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 240 calories per serving with 10g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 3g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 50 minutes total. Prep time is 14 minutes and cook time is 36 minutes. It makes 8 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 240 calories, 10g protein (17%), 33g carbs, 8g fat. Plus 3g 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 Lunch. At 240 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Lunch. 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 8 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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