Fiesta Pork & Walnut Tacos

Pork Walnut Tacos

DESCRIPTION

Thinly sliced strips of pork tenderloin and chopped walnuts are seasoned with a bright and flavorful blend of spices create the perfect filling for these fiesta tacos.

Total Time
30 Mins
Serves
8
Serving Size
2 tacos
Meal
Course

Total Time

Prep Time
10 Mins
Cook Time
20 Mins
Total Time
30 Mins

Nutrition

Calories
350 cal
Total Fat
17 g
Saturated Fat
2 g
Trans Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
7 g
Monounsaturated Fat
5 g
Cholesterol
25 mg
Sodium
170 mg
Carbohydrates
32 g
Dietary Fiber
7 g
Total Sugars
3 g
Protein
17 g
Calcium
20 mg
Iron
60 mg
Potassium
215 mg

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided

  • 1-pound lean pork tenderloin, trimmed of visible fat and cut into ½-1-inch thick strips

  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

  • 1 tablespoon chili powder

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (optional)

  • 1/4 cup water

  • 1 lime, juiced

  • 16 yellow corn tortillas (6-inch), warmed

  • 2 cups prepared fresh salsa

  • 1 medium ripe avocado, peeled, pitted and sliced

  • Optional garnishes:
    Plain Greek yogurt
    Shredded cheddar cheese
    Shredded lettuce
    Fresh cilantro
    Black beans

Preparation

  1. Heat 1½ teaspoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add half of the pork; cook and stir 5 minutes or until browned and 145°F; set aside. Repeat with remaining olive oil and pork. Return browned pork to the skillet, add walnuts and reduce heat to low.

  2. In a small bowl, combine chili powder, cumin, garlic powder and cayenne pepper; add to the skillet with water and lime juice, stirring until evenly coated. Simmer 5 minutes or until heated through.

  3. Spoon pork-walnut mixture evenly into warmed corn tortillas, top with fresh salsa, avocado, desired garnishes and serve.