Cuban Pork Sandwich - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Cuban Pork Sandwich is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 330 calories, 26g protein, and 39g carbs per serving. Ready in 48 minutes. High in fiber (7g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 pound pork tenderloin
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 15-ounce whole grain baguette, cut into 5 3-oz pieces
- 2 ½ tablespoons yellow mustard
- 2 ½ ounces Boar’s Head 42% lower sodium deli ham
- 2 ½ Sargento Reduced Fat Swiss, thinly sliced
- 5 dill pickle chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Prepare a Panini maker or indoor grill/grill pan.
- Sprinkle pork tenderloin with ground black pepper, paprika and dried oregano. Roast in the oven for 25 minutes or until the internal temperature of the pork is 145 degrees F. Remove from oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Slice 5, 1-ounce pieces from cooked pork tenderloin. (You will use 1 ounce for each sandwich, and can save the rest of the tenderloin for another dish.)
- Slice the baguette pieces in half lengthwise. Spread one cut side of each baguette piece with ½ tablespoon mustard. Build the sandwich by layering a slice of the roasted pork tenderloin, one slice ham, ½ ounce slice swiss cheese, and 1 pickle chip. Repeat for the remaining four sandwiches.
- Press the sandwiches in a Panini maker for 5 minutes or in in a grill pan for 5 minutes on each side.
How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management
PCOS Diet Principles in This Recipe
The PCOS diet focuses on three core principles: reducing inflammation, managing insulin resistance, and supporting hormonal balance. Every recipe in our collection is evaluated against these principles. This recipe excels in providing nutrient-dense vegetables that provide essential vitamins and minerals for metabolic health. As part of a balanced PCOS meal plan, we recommend pairing recipes like this with a variety of nutrient-dense foods throughout the week to ensure you are meeting all your micronutrient needs.
Meal Prep Tip: This Cuban Pork Sandwich can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Meal prepping is one of the most effective strategies for sticking to a PCOS-friendly diet, as it removes the temptation to reach for processed convenience foods when time is short.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Cuban Pork Sandwich recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 330 calories per serving with 26g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 7g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 48 minutes total. Prep time is 18 minutes and cook time is 30 minutes. It makes 5 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 330 calories, 26g protein (32%), 39g carbs, 8g fat. Plus 7g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. At 330 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for 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 5 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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