This Barbacoa Nortena is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
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Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Generously rub the lamb with salt and pepper and place in a large pot. Add enough water to reach three-quarters of the way up the sides of the meat. Add the garlic, onions, avocado leaves, oregano, thyme, epazote and parsley. Cover the meat with banana leaves and the pot with a tight-fitting lid. Place in the oven and cook until fork tender (the meat should easily pull apart and shred), approximately 3 hours. Remove the herbs and chop the meat. Serve garnished with onions, cilantro, lime, avocado and salsa.
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NotesBarbacoa is traditionally served for breakfast with corn or flour tortillas. It also makes an excellent taco and a great accompaniment to huevos rancheros.
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NotesThis recipe was provided by a chef, restaurant or culinary professional and may have been scaled down from a bulk recipe. The Food Network Kitchens have not tested it for home use and therefore cannot make any representation as to the results.
Why this Barbacoa Nortena works for PCOS
Lunch is where most PCOS meal plans either succeed or collapse. A meal like this Barbacoa Nortena that combines adequate protein, fibre-rich carbs, and fat keeps blood sugar stable for the rest of the workday and reduces the late-afternoon energy crash that drives sugar cravings around 3-4pm.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Barbacoa Nortena 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.
This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 8 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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