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Roasted Pork Tenderloin Tacos

Published June 19, 2015
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Roasted Pork Tenderloin Tacos
Published June 19, 2015
2 minute read
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Two tasty pork tacos for just over 350 calories? Yes, please. Cooking Light‘s lean Roasted Pork Tenderloin Tacos are topped with a thick and slightly tangy Mexican cream (or sour cream) for a cooling finish.

Roasted Pork Tenderloin Tacos

Ingredients

  • 1 pound pork tenderloin, trimmed
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 2 tablespoons Mojo marinade
  • 1/2 cup white wine vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 cup thinly vertically sliced red onion
  • 8 6-inch corn tortillas (about 50 calories each)
  • 1 jalapeño pepper, cut into 16 slices
  • 1 ripe avocado, cut into 16 wedges
  • 4 tablespoons Mexican crema (or sour cream)

Directions

Preheat oven to 425F degrees.

Sprinkle pork with pepper and salt. Heat a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add pork; cook 5 minutes, turning to brown on all sides. Place pan in oven. Bake at 425° for 8 minutes or until a thermometer registers 145° (slightly pink); let stand 5 minutes. Cut crosswise into 16 slices. Combine pork and mojo marinade in a medium bowl; toss to coat pork.

Combine vinegar, 3 tablespoons water, and sugar in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Remove from heat; add onion. Let stand 10 minutes; drain.

Working with 1 tortilla at a time, toast in a pan or over a flame of a gas burner until tender and blackened in spots. Arrange 2 pork slices in center of each tortilla; top with about 2 tablespoons onion, 2 jalapeño slices, 2 avocado wedges, and 1 1/2 teaspoons crema.

Nutrition Information

Serves: 4 | Serving Size: 2 tacos

Per serving: Calories: 370; Total Fat: 15g; Saturated Fat: 4g; Monounsaturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 80mg; Sodium: 294mg; Total Carbohydrates: 37g; Dietary Fiber: 6g; Sugars: 8g; Protein: 27g

Nutrition Bonus: Potassium: 347mg; Vitamin A: 3%; Vitamin C: 21%; Calcium: 4%; Iron: 6%

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The information in this article is provided solely for informational purposes. This information is not medical advice and should not be relied upon when making medical decisions, or to diagnose or treat a health condition or illness. You should seek the advice of a physician or a medical professional before beginning any dietary programs or plans, exercise regimen or any other fitness or wellness activities.

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