Fiesta 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.
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided
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1-pound lean pork tenderloin, trimmed of visible fat and cut into ½-1-inch thick strips
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1 cup chopped walnuts
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1 tablespoon chili powder
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (optional)
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1/4 cup water
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1 lime, juiced
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16 yellow corn tortillas (6-inch), warmed
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2 cups prepared fresh salsa
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1 medium ripe avocado, peeled, pitted and sliced
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Optional garnishes:
Plain Greek yogurt
Shredded cheddar cheese
Shredded lettuce
Fresh cilantro
Black beans
PREPARATION
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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.
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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.
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Spoon pork-walnut mixture evenly into warmed corn tortillas, top with fresh salsa, avocado, desired garnishes and serve.
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