Tuna Bites - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Tuna Bites is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 257 calories, 36.06g protein, and 2.76g carbs per serving. Ready in 30 minutes. High in fiber (1g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/4 tsp garlic salt
- 1/2 tsp herb mix
- 1/3 second cooking spray
- 2 tsps olive oil
- 1 medium egg
- 2 cans tuna
- 2 oz gouda cheese
- 3 tbsps chopped onion
- 1/2 cup spinach
Instructions
- Sauté the onion in the olive oil with a little bit of the spices and garlic salt, place aside when transparent or soft.
- Shred the cheese.
- In a bowl place all ingredients (including sautéed onions) with the remainder of the garlic salt and spices. Mix together until all is mixed properly.
- With a tablespoon, place the mixture in 12 even parts on an oven cooking pan previously sprayed with non-stick spray.
- Cook for 10 minutes, flip the cakes so they can cook evenly, and cook for another 10 minutes or until a little brown.
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 Bites contribute to your health goals:
- Tuna: Helps reduce chronic inflammation linked to PCOS
- Egg: Contain choline which supports liver function and hormone metabolism
- Spinach: Magnesium may help improve insulin sensitivity in women with PCOS
- Olive oil: Anti-inflammatory properties make it especially beneficial for PCOS
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS
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 protein-rich ingredients that help regulate appetite hormones (ghrelin and leptin), and anti-inflammatory spices that target the chronic inflammation underlying PCOS. 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 Bites 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, Spinach.
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. Spinach is a nutrient-dense leafy green vegetable that is rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as iron, magnesium, and antioxidants. The high iron content in spinach helps combat anemia, which is common in women with PCOS. Magnesium helps reduce infla...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Tuna Bites recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 257 calories per serving with 36.06g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 1g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 30 minutes total. Prep time is 10 minutes and cook time is 20 minutes. It makes 3 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 257 calories, 36.06g protein (56%), 2.76g carbs, 10.74g fat. Plus 1g 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 Appetizer. At 257 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Appetizer. 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 3 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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