Grilled Tuna with Ginger Green Bean Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Grilled Tuna with Ginger Green Bean Salad is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

This Asian-style meal pairs quick-marinated grilled tuna steaks with a ginger-sesame green bean salad.

Ingredients

1 tbsp. canola oil
1 tbsp. rice wine vinegar
1 tbsp. soy sauce
1 1/2 tsp. grated fresh gingerroot
1 tsp. toasted sesame oil
1 small garlic clove
12 oz. green beans
1 large yellow tomato
4 large radishes
1/3 c. wasabi-flavored mayonnaise
2 tbsp. fresh lime juice
Toasted sesame seeds, cilantro sprigs for garnish

Instructions

Pour shitake dressing over tuna steaks in a glass dish. Let stand at room temperature while preparing salad.
Ginger green bean salad: In medium bowl, whisk canola oil vinegar, soy sauce, ginger root, sesame oil, and garlic; set aside. Cook beans in large saucepan of boiling salted water 4 minutes or until crisp-tender and bright green. Drain; rinse under cold water to stop the cooking. Add to dressing in bowl with tomato and radish; gently toss.
In small bowl, thin mayonnaise with lime juice; set aside.
Prepare an outdoor grill with medium hot coals or preheat gas grill or heat grill pan. Remove tuna from marinade. Grill tuna 2 1/2 to 3 minutes per side for rare or desired doneness, brushing with remaining dressing in dish. Transfer tuna to 4 plates. Serve with green bean salad and wasabi-mayonnaise mix. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and garnish with cilantro sprigs.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Sesame Seeds.

Sesame seeds help with progesterone balance. Lignans found in in sesame seeds help to prevent excess estrogen production.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grilled Tuna with Ginger Green Bean Salad good for PCOS?

Yes, this Grilled Tuna with Ginger Green 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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