Mojo Pork Tacos With Sweet Apple Slaw - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Mojo Pork Tacos With Sweet Apple Slaw is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 large handful cilantro leaves, finely chopped
- 1 handful mint leaves, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup finely chopped parsley
- 1/2 cup fresh oregano leaves
- 8 garlic cloves, crushed (about 1/2 cup)
- 1 red chile, finely chopped (keep the seeds if you like it hot)
- Zest and juice of 4 limes
- Zest and juice of 2 oranges
- Zest and juice of 2 lemons
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 3/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 (6 1/2 –7-pound) pork loin
Instructions
- Combine all of the marinade ingredients in a medium bowl, reserving 1 Tbsp. olive oil.
- Put the pork loin in a large ziplock bag with the marinade, seal and massage the marinade into the pork. Put the bag in the fridge and marinate for at least 5 hours or overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 425 °F.
- Heat reserved 1 Tbsp. oil in a large ovenproof frying pan over medium heat. Remove the pork from the bag and allow the excess marinade to drip away. Cook the pork, turning frequently, for 5 minutes, or until golden brown on all sides.
- Put the pan in the oven and cook for 7 minutes, or until a thermometer inserted into the meat reads 143 –149 °F. Remove from the oven and rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon.
Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Mojo Pork Tacos With Sweet Apple Slaw recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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