Tuna Melt Turnovers - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Tuna Melt Turnovers is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 medium-size plum tomatoes
- 1 package piecrust mix
- 1 large egg white
- 1 can tuna in water
- 1 package Cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Thinly slice plum tomatoes.
- Prepare piecrust mix as label directs for 2-crust pie. On lightly floured surface, with floured rolling pin, roll dough into 14-inch by 14-inch square. With knife, cut dough into 4 squares.
- In cup, mix egg white with 1 tablespoon water. Place one-fourth of tuna on 1 corner of dough square to within 1/2 inch of edge. Top with one-fourth each of tomatoes and cheese. Brush edge of dough with some egg mixture. Fold dough over filling to make a triangular turnover.
- With fork, firmly press edges together to seal. With pancake turner, transfer turnover to ungreased cookie sheet. Brush with some egg mixture. Cut slits in top to allow steam to escape during baking.
- Repeat with remaining pastry and filling to make 4 turnovers in all. Bake 15 to 18 minutes until golden brown.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Tuna.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Tuna Melt Turnovers 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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