Tonnato Sauce with Arugula - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Tonnato Sauce with Arugula is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 (6-to 8-ounces) can light tuna packed in olive oil (preferably Italian)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup drained capers, divided
- 4 flat anchovy fillets
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons water
- 5 ounces baby arugula (12 cups)
- Accompaniment: 1 pound thin linguine, cooked and drained, reserving 1 cup cooking water
Instructions
- Purée tuna with oil from can, mayonnaise, olive oil, 3 tablespoon capers, anchovies, lemon juice, and water in a blender until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Coarsely chop remaining tablespoon capers. Toss hot linguine with sauce, arugula, and capers. Thin with some of cooking water.
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
Yes, this Tonnato Sauce with Arugula recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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