Tuna Bean Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Tuna Bean Salad is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Ingredients

One 15-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
One 15-ounce can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
6 ounces green beans, trimmed and sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
1/2 medium onion, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
12 sweet piquante peppers, such as Peppadews, chopped, plus 2 tablespoons brine
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup tahini
1 large head red leaf lettuce, chopped (about 12 ounces)
Two 5-ounce cans white albacore tuna in oil, drained
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

Instructions

Stir together the chickpeas, kidney beans, green beans, onions, peppadews, brine, 1 tablespoon lemon juice and the olive oil in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper .
Whisk together the yogurt and tahini until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
Toss the lettuce with the remaining 1 tablespoon lemon juice and a pinch of salt. Divide the lettuce among 4 plates, top with the bean mixture and then the tuna. Drizzle with the yogurt dressing and sprinkle with the smoked paprika. Toss together just before eating.

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 Tuna Bean Salad good for PCOS?

Yes, this Tuna Bean Salad recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. 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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