Barbecued-Pork Burritos with Chopped Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Barbecued-Pork Burritos with Chopped Salad is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

The pulled pork popular in the South takes hours, even days to prepare-starting with digging a pit. Our barbecued pork has a similar flavor, but takes just minutes to make.

Ingredients

2 1/2 tbsp. Wine vinegar
1/4 tbsp. dried thyme
1 1/4 tsp. salt
fresh-ground black pepper
1/4 c. olive oil
1 lb. pork tenderloin
2 tbsp. Cooking oil
1 c. bottled barbecue sauce
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
6 oz. cheddar or Monterey jack
4 9-inch flour tortillas
1/2 head romaine lettuce
3 tomatoes
2 green bell peppers
1 cucumber

Instructions

In a medium bowl, whisk 1 1/2 tablespoons of the vinegar, the thyme, 3/4 teaspoon of the salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Add the olive oil slowly, whisking.
Heat the oven to 350 °F. Cut the pork into 1/4-inch slices, and then cut the slices into 1/4-inch strips. In a large frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon of the cooking oil over high heat. Add half the pork, sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon of the salt, and sauté until cooked through and just beginning to brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon cooking oil and cook the rest of the pork, seasoning it with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.
Return all the pork to the pan. Stir in the barbecue sauce, cumin, the remaining 1 tablespoon vinegar and two thirds (about 1 cup) of the cheese. Spread some of the pork mixture in a line just below the center of each tortilla. Roll up the burritos and put them seam-side down in a small baking dish. Bake for 10 minutes, sprinkle with the remaining cheese and bake until the cheese melts and the filling is hot, about 2 minutes longer.
Meanwhile, put the lettuce, tomatoes, bell peppers and cucumber into the bowl and toss. Put the salad on plates and top with the burritos.
Wine Recommendation: With sweet, smoky-tasting barbecue, it's a toss-up between an exuberant Californian zinfandel and a lush, jammy Australian shiraz.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barbecued-Pork Burritos with Chopped Salad good for PCOS?

Yes, this Barbecued-Pork Burritos with Chopped Salad 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 4 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.

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