Creamy Garlic Pork Mince and Mushroom Flatbreads
Savory pork mince and earthy mushrooms sautéed with garlic, served over warm flatbreads with a creamy garlic Greek yogurt sauce. A mild, satisfying, egg-free dinner high in protein.
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
Makes
6 servings
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Made by Claire + Lila
Claire created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Mixing bowl · Knife and cutting board
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Next: Heat the olive oil in a large…
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Heat the olive oil in a large…
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat at 350°F (175°C) for 1 minute.
Allow: 1 minute
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Add the pork mince to the hot…
Add the pork mince to the hot skillet, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, and cook for 6 to 8 minutes until browned throughout.
Look for: browned throughout
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Stir in the sliced button mushrooms
Stir in the sliced button mushrooms, minced garlic, and dried Italian seasoning. Cook for 5 minutes until the mushrooms are tender and juicy.
Look for: the mushrooms are tender and juicy
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Prepare the sauce in a small bowl…
While the mince cooks, prepare the sauce in a small bowl by whisking the plain Greek yogurt with a pinch of salt until smooth and creamy.
Look for: smooth and creamy
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Warm the whole-wheat flatbreads in a dry…
Warm the whole-wheat flatbreads in a dry skillet over medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes per side until pliable and warm.
Look for: pliable and warm
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Spread the garlic yogurt sauce evenly over…
Spread the garlic yogurt sauce evenly over each warm flatbread, then top with the cooked pork and mushroom mixture.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Serve immediately while hot
Serve immediately while hot. Leftover cooked meat and yogurt sauce can be stored separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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