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When you’re easing up on your frozen treats and spicy splurges, try this dish, which gives you a sweet, smoky and spicy all in one dish! Plus, it makes enough that you can take leftovers to work the next day!
Pomegranate Pork Tacos with Pineapple Salsa
September 1, 2016
Persons
6
Serving Size
1 Taco
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 2 pkgs Stevia
- 1/4C pomegranate seeds, crushed and minced
- 1 tbsp white pepper
- 10 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsps fresh thyme leaves
- 6 tbsps fresh cilantro leaves
- 1/8C extra virgin olive oil
- 2 ½ lbs pork tenderloin, fat removed and cut into bite sized pieces
- 1 tbsp grapeseed oil
- 12 oz fresh pineapple cut into slices
- 1 red onion, chopped
- 4 plum tomatoes or 2 large heirloom tomatoes, chopped
- 3 tbsps mint, chopped
- 1 med jalapeno, chopped (depending on desired heat)
- Juice of 1 lime
- Opt: whole grain tortillas
Instructions
- In a blender or food processor, puree sea salt, stevia, pomegranate seeds, white pepper, garlic, thyme, ½ the cilantro and oil until smooth.
- In a large freezer bag, combine pork and puree.
- Close bag and shake until pork is coated. Refrigerate overnight or for at least 12 hours.
- When ready to cook, in a large covered nonstick saucepan over medium heat, add pork and marinade and cook until browned all over. Take off the flame and cover.
- Over a grill or in the broiler, using oil spray, grill pineapple, about 2 minutes on each side. Take of heat and cut into bite sized pieces. Optional: if you don’t have a grill, you can add bite sized pieces of the pineapple to the sauté pan for 3 minutes, along with the onions and tomatoes, below.
- In another large sauté pan, over medium heat, add grapeseed oil and sauté onions and tomatoes for 6 minutes or until all are soft. Take off heat and let cool for 20 minutes.
- Transfer to a large bowl.
- Stir in mint, jalapeno and lime juice.
- Transfer pork to a platter and allow guests or family to make their own tacos. Add sour cream or fat free Greek yogurt for an added taste sensation.
Nutrition Facts
Pomegranate Pork Tacos with Pineapple Salsa
Serves: 6
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Amount Per Serving: 1 Taco
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|---|---|---|
| Calories | 300 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 7g | 10.8% | |
| Saturated Fat 2g | 10% | |
| Trans Fat | ||
| Cholesterol 90mg | 30% | |
| Sodium 489mg | 20.4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 19g | 6.3% | |
| Dietary Fiber 3g | 12% | |
| Sugars 10g | ||
| Protein 40g | ||
| Vitamin A | Vitamin C | |
| Calcium | Iron | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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