Tuna Whole Grain Noodle Casserole - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Tuna Whole Grain Noodle Casserole is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 204 calories, 13.34g protein, and 24.97g carbs per serving. Ready in 12 minutes. High in fiber (3.4g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1 medium onion
- 1 can tuna
- 4 cups whole grain noodles, cooked and drained
- 6 oz reduced fat cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Cook pasta noodles according to directions and drain well. Place pasta back in pot.
- Add all ingredients and stir very well.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Note: Add peas or some other vegetable to boost color and pump up the flavors.
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 Tuna Whole Grain Noodle Casserole contribute to your health goals:
- Tuna: Helps reduce chronic inflammation linked to PCOS
- Mushroom: Vitamin D deficiency is common in PCOS and supplementation may improve symptoms
- 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. 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 Tuna Whole Grain Noodle Casserole 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.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Tuna.
Tuna is great for a high protein diet as it has 33 grams of protein within its housing, with no pesky carbohydrates to worry about. In addition to this, tuna contains B vitamins and vitamin D, both of which are vital to fighting back against PCOS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Tuna Whole Grain Noodle Casserole recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 204 calories per serving with 13.34g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 3.4g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 12 minutes total. Prep time is 12 minutes. It makes 8 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 204 calories, 13.34g protein (26%), 24.97g carbs, 6.28g fat. Plus 3.4g 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 204 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 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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