Tuna, Bean and Escarole Salad Recipe | MyRecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Tuna, Bean and Escarole Salad Recipe | MyRecipes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 7 cups packed chopped escarole (about 7 oz.)
- 2 5-oz. cans tuna packed in its own juices or in water, drained and flaked
- 1 15.5-oz. can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 pieces jarred roasted bell peppers, drained and chopped (about 1/2 cup)
- 6 tablespoons shaved ricotta salata or Parmesan, optional
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, garlic, rosemary, salt and pepper. Slowly add oil in a stream, whisking, until emulsified.
- Combine escarole, tuna, beans and roasted bell peppers in a serving bowl. Gently toss in lemon vinaigrette until coated. Sprinkle with cheese, if desired, and serve.
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 Tuna, Bean and Escarole Salad Recipe | MyRecipes 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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