Slow-Cooker Southwestern Pork Burritos - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 12

Lunch

This Slow-Cooker Southwestern Pork Burritos is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Perfect for parties! Have guests assemble their own burritos with the zesty pork filling and toppings of their choice.

Ingredients

1 boneless pork shoulder roast (2 1/2 lb), trimmed of fat
1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon honey
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
12 Old El Paso™ flour tortillas for burritos (8 inch; from two 11.5-oz packages)
Assorted toppings (such as shredded Cheddar cheese, sour cream, chopped fresh cilantro, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes), if desired

Instructions

Spray 3- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Place pork in cooker.
In blender, place tomatoes, tomato paste, honey, garlic, chili powder and salt. Cover; blend on medium-high speed 10 seconds, stopping blender frequently to scrape sides. Pour over pork.
Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 10 hours.
Remove pork from cooker; place on cutting board. Shred pork with 2 forks; return to cooker and mix well.
Serve pork mixture on tortillas with toppings. Pork mixture will hold on Low heat setting up to 2 hours.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Honey.

Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balanced diet. With a glycemic index (GI) of 55 for one tablespoon, honey is considered a moderate GI food. This means it does not spike blood sugar levels as high or as quickly as high-GI foods, making it a better choice for maintaining steady energy levels and supporting overall health. Rich in antioxidants, including phenolic acids and flavonoids, honey offers protective benefi...

You Have a Recipe. But Do You Have a Full Week?

One great recipe is a start. A complete PCOS meal plan is a system. Here is how to go from one meal to a full week of eating that supports your hormones.

Take the 60-Second Quiz Tell us your PCOS type, preferences, and goals

Get Your 7-Day Meal Plan Personalized meals, grocery list, and prep schedule

Stop Guessing Every Day Know exactly what to eat, with recipes like this one built in

Build My Meal Plan

Free. Personalized. No signup required to start.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Slow-Cooker Southwestern Pork Burritos good for PCOS?

Yes, this Slow-Cooker Southwestern Pork Burritos recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 12 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

Comments

Cook Another PCOS-Friendly Lunch

Each recipe you add to your rotation makes PCOS management easier. Variety keeps you from getting bored and quitting.

PCOS-Friendly Pão Alentejano (Portuguese Country Bread) Belgian Waffle Style PCOS Friendly Yeasted Protein Pancakes PCOS Friendly Cookie Dough Ice Cream Inspired Protein Pancakes PCOS Friendly Italian Spumoni Ice Cream Style Pancakes Anti-Androgen Spearmint and Dark Chocolate Protein Pancakes Anti-Inflammatory Collagen Golden Milk for PCOS

Browse All Lunch Recipes