Grilled Swiss Cheese, Tuna and Red Pepper Sandwiches - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup minced drained bottled roasted red peppers
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- a pinch of ground cumin
- a 6 1/2-ounce can tuna packed in oil, drained well
- 1 hard boiled large egg, minced
- 1 hot cherry pepper, seeded and minced
- two 5-inch-long soft Italian rolls
- 1/2 small red onion, sliced thin
- 4 slices of Swiss cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a bowl whisk together the roasted peppers, the mayonnaise, the lemon juice, and the cumin, add the tuna, flaked, the egg, the cherry pepper, and salt and black pepper to taste, combine the mixture well. Split the rolls, divide the mixture between the bottoms, and top each portion with half the onion, 2 slices of the Swiss cheese, and the tops of the rolls. In a large skillet heat the oil over moderate heat until it is hot but not smoking and in it cook the sandwiches, pressing them with a spatula and turning them, for 8 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
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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