PCOS Zinc Booster - Air Fryer Sesame Crusted Tuna - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

PCOS Zinc Booster - Air Fryer Sesame Crusted Tuna
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 10 min
Servings: 2
Dinner

Nutrition per Serving

450 Calories
45g Protein
30g Carbs
15g Fat
Grocery list: Tuna steaks, sesame seeds, olive oil, soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, quinoa, mixed vegetables. This meal has a low Glycemic Index due to the quinoa and vegetables, which are slow-digesting carbs.

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

  1. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix together the olive oil, soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger.
  3. Coat the tuna steaks in the mixture, then roll in the sesame seeds.
  4. Place the tuna in the air fryer and cook for 10 minutes.
  5. While the tuna is cooking, prepare the quinoa according to package instructions.
  6. Steam the mixed vegetables until tender.
  7. Serve the sesame crusted tuna with quinoa and mixed vegetables. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
This PCOS-friendly recipe is packed with zinc from the tuna, which is essential for insulin regulation and overall hormonal balance. The quinoa and vegetables provide slow-digesting carbs that won't spike your blood sugar, while the sesame seeds add a delicious crunch and extra nutrients. This meal is quick and easy to prepare, making it perfect for a weeknight dinner. The use of an air fryer also reduces the amount of oil needed, making it a healthier choice.

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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