Creamy Tuna Noodle Casserole with Peas and Breadcrumbs Recipe | Myrecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Dinner

This Creamy Tuna Noodle Casserole with Peas and Breadcrumbs Recipe | Myrecipes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Ivy Manning We love the old-school feel of this skillet supper. If you can't find whole-wheat panko, sauté fresh whole-wheat crumbs until crisp.

Ingredients

6 ounces uncooked no-yolk egg noodles
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 cup thinly sliced celery
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 1/4 cups 1% low-fat milk
1/2 cup frozen green peas, thawed
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon rind
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon dry mustard (such as Colman's)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 (5-ounce) can solid white albacore tuna packed in water, drained and broken into chunks
1/4 cup whole-wheat panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
1.5 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated (about 1/3 cup)

Instructions

Preheat broiler to low.
Fill a large saucepan with water; bring to a boil. Add noodles; cook 3 minutes or until al dente. Drain. Heat a 10-inch ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add oil and butter; swirl until butter melts. Add onion and celery; sauté 6 minutes or until tender. Sprinkle flour over pan; cook 45 seconds. Add milk, stirring constantly. Stir in peas and next 7 ingredients (through tuna). Remove pan from heat; gently stir in noodles. Sprinkle breadcrumbs and cheese over top. Broil 2 minutes or until topping is lightly browned.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Tuna, Lemon.

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. Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefit...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Creamy Tuna Noodle Casserole with Peas and Breadcrumbs Recipe | Myrecipes good for PCOS?

Yes, this Creamy Tuna Noodle Casserole with Peas and Breadcrumbs Recipe | Myrecipes recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Dinner with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 4 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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