Shredded Pork Wraps with Lemon Coleslaw - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Shredded Pork Wraps with Lemon Coleslaw is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons ketchup-style chili sauce
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Tabasco
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (12-oz) pork tenderloin, halved crosswise
- 2 (10- by 9-inch) sheets Middle Eastern–style soft flatbread such as lavash, halved crosswise, or 4 (8- to 9-inch) flour tortillas
- Lemon coleslaw
Instructions
- Cook onion and garlic in oil in a 3- to 4-quart heavy pot over moderate heat, stirring, until golden, about 8 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients except pork, lavash, and coleslaw and simmer, covered, 10 minutes. Add pork and simmer, covered, turning occasionally, until tender, about 45 minutes.
- Transfer pork with tongs to a cutting board. Purée cooking liquid in a blender until smooth (use caution when blending hot liquids) and return to pot. When pork is cool enough to handle, shred lengthwise with your fingers or 2 forks and add to sauce. Simmer, stirring, just until pork is heated through.
- Divide shredded pork among pieces of lavash and top with some coleslaw, then wrap lavash around to form a cone.
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 Shredded Pork Wraps with Lemon Coleslaw recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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