Chipotle Pork Tacos

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Ingredients

  • 1 (1-pound) pork tenderloin, trimmed
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lime rind
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons chopped chipotle chile in adobo sauce
  • 2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Cooking spray
  • 1 cup thinly sliced shallots
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 8 (6-inch) corn tortillas
  • 1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
  • Chopped cilantro (optional)

Instructions

  1. Place pork tenderloin between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap; pound to 1/4-inch thickness using a meat mallet or small heavy skillet. Remove plastic wrap. Cut pork into thin strips. Combine pork, lime rind, and next 6 ingredients (through salt).
  2. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add shallots to pan; saute for 4 minutes or until tender. Place shallots in a large bowl. Add oil to pan. Add pork; saute for 3 minutes or until no longer pink. Add pork to shallots.
  3. Warm tortillas according to the package directions. Spoon 1/3 cup pork mixture onto each tortilla, and top each tortilla with 1 1/2 teaspoons sour cream and cilantro. Fold in half.
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Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

930 kcal 47% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 19.6g 39% DV
Total Fat 52.9g 68% DV
Carbs 107.7g 39% DV
Fiber 19.5g 69% DV
Sugar 38.3g 77% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10120.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 2149.3mg 46% DV
Cholesterol 14mg 5% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 116.5mcg 13% DV
Vitamin C 154mg 100% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 848.3mg 65% DV
Iron 23.1mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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