This Low-Carb Sushi for PCOS - Cucumber Wrapped Spicy Tuna Roll is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 200 calories, 20g protein, and 10g carbs per serving. Ready in 15 minutes. High in fiber (2g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
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Ingredients
Instructions
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Slice the cucumber into thin strips.
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Mix the tuna, mayonnaise, sriracha sauce, and sesame oil together.
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Lay out the cucumber strips and place the tuna mix on top.
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Roll up the cucumber strips.
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Drizzle with soy sauce and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Why this Low-Carb Sushi for PCOS - Cucumber Wrapped Spicy Tuna Roll works for PCOS
This Low-Carb Sushi for PCOS - Cucumber Wrapped Spicy Tuna Roll delivers 20g of protein per serving, which sits in the moderate range for a PCOS-friendly meal. If you find yourself hungry within 2-3 hours, pair this dish with an additional protein source (Greek yogurt, a boiled egg, or a small portion of fish) to push the meal closer to the 25-35g per-meal target most PCOS dietitians recommend.
At 10g of carbohydrates per serving, this Low-Carb Sushi for PCOS - Cucumber Wrapped Spicy Tuna Roll is on the lower-carb end, which suits women with PCOS who have confirmed insulin resistance or who notice strong post-meal energy crashes. Pair lower-carb meals like this with a generous portion of non-starchy vegetables to keep fibre intake up.
Evening meals affect overnight insulin and morning blood sugar more than most women realise. Keeping dinner protein-forward and finishing eating at least 2-3 hours before bed gives your body time to clear glucose before the overnight fast, which improves morning fasting insulin readings.
At 200mg of sodium per serving, this Low-Carb Sushi for PCOS - Cucumber Wrapped Spicy Tuna Roll fits comfortably within the 1500-2300mg daily target most cardiology and PCOS guidance agrees on. Lower-sodium meals are useful for women with PCOS who also experience bloating or who are managing blood pressure alongside metabolic concerns.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Low-Carb Sushi for PCOS - Cucumber Wrapped Spicy Tuna Roll recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 200 calories per serving with 20g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 2g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 15 minutes total. Prep time is 15 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 200 calories, 20g protein (40%), 10g carbs, 5g fat. Plus 2g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. At 200 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 2 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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