Pulled pork zucchini tacos

Nutrition content per serving*

Energy: 419 calories (1,752 kJ) | Protein: 45.4g | Carb: 19.5g | Sugar: 7.4g | Total fat: 14g | Sat fat: 6g | Fibre: 7g | Sodium: 676mg | Serves 4 (2 tacos each) | Total time: 40 minutes

Ingredients:

• 250g slow cooked pulled pork (Sunpork or Coles)
• 1 can of lentils, rinsed and drained 

Zucchini tortillas (makes 8)

• 500g zucchini, coarsely grated
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup grated parmesan or mozzarella cheese (or ¼ cup of each)
• ½ cup breadcrumbs, almond flour or coconut flour
• ¼ tsp garlic powder
• ¼ tsp onion powder
• Pinch of salt and pepper, to taste

Lime coriander slaw

• A bag of shredded mixed cabbage and carrot (or 3 cups cabbage, thinly sliced and 1 medium carrot, grated)
• ½ cup fresh coriander, finely minced
• 1 jalapeno, diced
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• Salt, to taste

Fresh homemade guacamole (optional)

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 230^oC and line two baking trays with baking paper.
2. After grating the zucchini, remove as much moisture as possible using paper towel or a cheesecloth.
3. Place zucchini in a large bowl, add the remaining tortilla ingredients and mix until everything is completely combined.
4. Scoop ¼ cup of zucchini batter onto baking tray and press down into a thin circle about 12cm wide. Repeat with remaining batter, allowing space between each.
5. Bake in the oven for about 20-25 minutes or until edges turn golden brown.
6. Meanwhile, prepare the lime coriander slaw by adding all the ingredients to a large bowl and mixing together to combine. Make fresh homemade guacamole on the side if using.
7. Remove tortillas from the oven, let cool completely then gently peel them off the baking paper.
8. Heat pulled pork and lentils in a pan for 2-3 minutes, divide amongst tortillas then top with slaw and guacamole.

Why it’s good for you:

• This recipe is packed with fibre-rich vegetables to help keep you full and support good digestive health
• The pulled pork is rich in protein to help build and preserve muscle and increase satiety
• The healthy fats in the avocado, eggs and olive oil support healthy hormones, blood sugar regulation and satiety to complete this balanced plate for fat loss.

^*Approximate values from Xyris Foodworks software when prepared as described. Values will vary between brands and if ingredients are added or swapped. Guacamole not included.

All information contained in this recipe has been prepared by CBHS health professionals and is intended for general information purposes only. The information provided should not be relied upon as medical advice and does not supersede or replace a consultation with a suitably qualified healthcare professional.