Vietnamese Tuna Burger - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Vietnamese Tuna Burger
Servings: 4
Lunch

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Recipe by /contributors/marge-perry Frazzled? Feast on fish! Tuna is high in vitamin B12, which stimulates the brain's production of serotonin, a neurotransmitter that helps you relax.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 tablespoon seasoned rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon sesame oil, divided
  • 1/2 tablespoon plus 1/4 teaspoon brown sugar, divided
  • 1 cup shredded red cabbage
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cup broccoli slaw
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon light soy sauce
  • 1 1/4 pound tuna steak, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup sliced scallions
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 4 hamburger buns, split

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine vinegar, 1 teaspoon oil and 1/4 teaspoon sugar. Add cabbage, carrots and broccoli slaw; toss and set aside. In a second bowl, combine cilantro, mint, fish sauce, soy sauce and remaining 1/2 tablespoon sugar. Add tuna and scallions; mix until combined. Form tuna mixture into four 3/4-inch-thick patties. Place panko on a plate; coat each patty with crumbs. In a large nonstick skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Cook burgers, flipping once, until well browned, about 4 minutes per side. Place 1 burger on bottom of each bun; top with 1/4 of slaw and other bun half.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

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