PCOS Zinc Booster - Air Fryer Sesame Crusted Tuna - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 tuna steaks (150g each)
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 1/2 tsp ginger (minced)
- 1/2 cup quinoa
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (broccoli, bell peppers, carrots), salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix together the olive oil, soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger.
- Coat the tuna steaks in the mixture, then roll in the sesame seeds.
- Place the tuna in the air fryer and cook for 10 minutes.
- While the tuna is cooking, prepare the quinoa according to package instructions.
- Steam the mixed vegetables until tender.
- Serve the sesame crusted tuna with quinoa and mixed vegetables. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Tuna, Sesame Seeds, Quinoa.
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. Sesame seeds help with progesterone balance. Lignans found in in sesame seeds help to prevent excess estrogen production. Quinoa is a highly nutritious grain that is particularly beneficial for individuals with PCOS. This gluten-free grain is a complet...
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