Grilled Tuna with Black Bean Chili, Avocados, and Fried Tortillas - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Dinner

This Grilled Tuna with Black Bean Chili, Avocados, and Fried Tortillas is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chopped yellow onions
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 jalapeno, stemmed, seeded, and chopped
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 cup dried black beans
8 cups chicken stock
1 fresh lime, juiced
Essence, recipe follows
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons cumin
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon butter
4 (6-ounce) fresh tuna steaks
6 (8-inch) corn tortillas, cut into 1/8-inch strips
Avocado puree, recipe follows

Instructions

Preheat the grill. Preheat the fryer.
In a saucepan, over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of the oil. When the oil is hot, add the onions. Season with salt and pepper. Saute the onions until soft, about 2 minutes. Add the jalapenos, garlic and beans. Continue to saute for 1 minute. Season with Essence. Stir in the stock and lime juice. Season with Essence, chili powder and cumin. Bring to a boil, lower the heat and simmer for about 1 hour or until the beans are tender. Reseason the beans with salt and pepper. Stir in the cilantro and butter. Remove from the heat. Season the tuna with olive oil and Essence.
Place the tuna on the grill and cook for 2 minutes on each side for rare. Remove from the grill. Place the tortilla strips in the hot oil and fry until crispy, about 2 minutes. Remove from the oil and drain on a paper-lined plate. Season the tortillas with Essence. Season with salt and pepper. To assemble, spoon the Black Bean Chili in the center of each plate. Place the tuna on top of the chili. Drizzle the tuna with the Avocado Puree. Garnish with the fried tortillas.
Combine all the ingredients in a food processor, fitted with a metal blade. Puree until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.
Yield: about 1 cup
Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
Yield: about 2/3 cup
Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch. Published by William and Morrow, 1993.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Tuna.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grilled Tuna with Black Bean Chili, Avocados, and Fried Tortillas good for PCOS?

Yes, this Grilled Tuna with Black Bean Chili, Avocados, and Fried Tortillas recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Dinner with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 4 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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