Tuscan Tuna and White Bean Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Tuscan Tuna and White Bean Salad is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 can white cannellini beans
- 1/2 c. thinly sliced red onion*
- 1 can tuna in olive oil
- 1 c. diced plum tomatoes*
- 1/2 c. pitted kalamata olives
- 2 tbsp. chopped Italian parsley*
- 1 tbsp. lemon juice*
- 1/2 tsp. grated lemon zest*
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 c. torn arugula leaves*
- 4 thick flatbreads
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- *Denotes fresh ingredients to pick up at the store.
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine beans, red onion, tuna, tomatoes, olives, parsley, 2 tablespoons of the reserved olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper, tossing gently to combine. Stir in arugula.
- Preheat grill or heat grill pan. Brush flatbreads lightly with the remaining reserved olive oil. Grill until lightly browned, about 2 minutes per side. Cut flatbreads in halves or quarters. Serve with salad.
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
Yes, this Tuscan Tuna and White Bean Salad recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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