Tuna with Tuscan White Bean Salad Recipe - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 can (15 ounces) white kidney or cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 3 celery ribs, finely chopped
- 1 medium sweet red pepper, finely chopped
- 1 plum tomato, seeded and finely chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Pour over bean mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.
- Brush tuna with oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; place on greased grill rack. Cook, covered, over high heat or broil 3-4 in. from the heat until slightly pink in the center for medium-rare, 3-4 minutes on each side. Serve with salad.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Basil.
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 benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
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