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Tuna and White Bean Stuffed Peppers

PreconceptionMediterraneanEasyServes 215 min

Canned tuna mixed with cannellini beans, olive oil, and herbs, served inside crisp bell pepper halves.

Tuna offers high-quality protein and healthy fats essential for rebuilding her uterine lining and supporting hormone production as a new follicle matures. For him, the bright red bell peppers deliver powerful antioxidants that help protect his developing sperm from oxidative stress. Together, the beans and fish provide a steady stream of zinc and selenium to support the ~74-day process of sperm formation.

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One serving≈380 kcal · 24 g protein

Calories380 kcal

Protein24 g

Carbs38 g · 7g sugar

Fat15 g · 2.2g sat

Fiber11 g

Sodium998 mg

Folate124 mcg DFE

Iron4.4 mg

Calcium91 mg

Choline66 mg

Iodine79 mcg

Vitamin D23 IU

Vitamin B121.3 mcg

DHA + EPA116 mg

Zinc1.7 mg

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Ingredients

1 can tuna, drained
1 can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
2 whole red bell peppers, halved and seeded
½ red onion, finely diced
2 tbsp chopped parsley
½ lemon, juiced
2 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper

Method

1In a medium bowl, combine the drained tuna, rinsed cannellini beans, diced red onion, and chopped parsley.
2Drizzle the olive oil and lemon juice over the mixture. Season with salt and black pepper.
3Gently toss everything together until well mixed, slightly mashing some of the beans to bind the salad.
4Spoon the tuna and bean mixture evenly into the red bell pepper halves.
5Serve immediately as a crisp, fresh lunch.

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