Tunisian Bell Pepper, Tomato, Tuna and Egg Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Tunisian Bell Pepper, Tomato, Tuna and Egg Salad is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 green or red bell peppers
- 2 medium tomatoes
- 3 hard-boiled eggs, peeled, quartered
- 1 6 1/8-ounce can tuna packed in water, drained
- 2 tablespoons drained capers
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Char peppers over gas flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides. Wrap in paper bag and let stand 10 minutes. Peel and seed peppers; cut into strips.
- Preheat broiler. Place tomatoes on baking sheet. Broil tomatoes until skins begin to split and blacken in spots, turning occasionally, about 4 minutes. Cool. Peel tomatoes. Cut into wedges. Arrange peppers, tomatoes and eggs on platter. Sprinkle with tuna and capers. Mix oil and lemon juice in small bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Drizzle dressing over 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 Tunisian Bell Pepper, Tomato, Tuna and Egg 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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