Tuna Patties II - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Tuna Patties II
Prep: 14 min
Cook: 15 min
Servings: 4
Appetizer

Nutrition per Serving

184 Calories
24.68g Protein
3.68g Carbs
7.38g Fat
Tuna patties that everyone will love.

Ingredients

  • 1 can light tuna fish
  • 3 medium eggs
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped red pepper
  • 1/4 cup cilantro
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. Mix all the ingredients in a bowl (except for the olive oil).
  2. Make up tightly packed tuna patties.
  3. Fry in oil until ready.

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 Patties II contribute to your health goals:

  • Fish: Supports anti-inflammatory pathways important for PCOS management
  • Tuna: Helps reduce chronic inflammation linked to PCOS
  • Egg: Contain choline which supports liver function and hormone metabolism
  • 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 Patties II 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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