Tomato "Bruschetta" with Tuna and Cannellini Salad Recipe | MyRecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Tomato "Bruschetta" with Tuna and Cannellini Salad Recipe | MyRecipes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Time: 20 minutes. No bread is involved, but this is hearty enough for a quick weeknight meal--and makes great use of vine-ripened tomatoes.

Ingredients

5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Finely shredded zest of 1 lemon
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons chopped chives
1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves, plus more for garnish
1 can (15 oz.) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
2 cans (5 oz. each) tuna*, preferably packed in natural juices, drained and broken into chunks
3 green onions, thinly sliced
4 to 8 thick slices large heirloom tomatoes (we especially love Brandywine)

Instructions

In a medium bowl, whisk together oil, lemon zest and juice, salt, pepper, and chives. Add parsley leaves, beans, tuna, and onions and stir gently just until coated.
Arrange tomato slices on 4 plates and spoon tuna mixture on top, dividing evenly. Top each salad with a few parsley leaves if you like.
*Look for pole- or troll-caught.
Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

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 Tomato "Bruschetta" with Tuna and Cannellini Salad Recipe | MyRecipes good for PCOS?

Yes, this Tomato "Bruschetta" with Tuna and Cannellini Salad Recipe | MyRecipes 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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