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Grilling lean pork chops and thinly slicing them is a fast way to get that classic pork flavor found in many Mexican dishes. Grilling the green onions gives them a charred, smoky taste that contrasts with the earthy spinach and sweet tomato.
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Pork and Green Onion Tacos - Delicious Decisions
Grilling lean pork chops and thinly slicing them is a fast way to get that classic pork flavor found in many Mexican dishes. Grilling the green onions gives them a charred, smoky taste that contrasts with the earthy spinach and sweet tomato.
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Servings:
4
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Serving Size :
2 tacos
Ingredients
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Cooking spray -
1/2 cup sour cream -
1/4 cup cilantro -
1 tablespoon lime juice -
1 small garlic clove -
1 teaspoon smoked paprika -
1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder -
1/8 teaspoon salt -
12 ounces pork loin chops -
8 medium green onions -
8 corn tortillas -
2 cups spinach -
1 medium tomato -
1 small lime
Directions
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Lightly spray the grill rack with cooking spray. Preheat the grill on medium. -
In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, cilantro, lime juice, and garlic. Set aside. -
In a separate small bowl, stir together the paprika, chipotle powder, and salt. Sprinkle over both sides of the pork. Using your fingertips, gently press the mixture so it adheres to the pork. -
Grill the pork for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or until it registers 145°F on an instant-read thermometer. Transfer to a cutting board. Let stand for 3 minutes. -
Meanwhile, ,grill the green onions for 1 to 2 minutes on each side, or until they begin to brown. Transfer to the cutting board. Chop the green onions into 1-inch pieces. -
Thinly slice the pork diagonally across the grain. -
Warm the tortillas using the package directions. -
Layer as follows in the center of the tortillas: the pork, green onions, spinach, and tomato wedges. -
Spoon the sour cream mixture on top. Serve the tacos with the lime wedges.
Nutrition Facts
Pork and Green Onion Tacos - Delicious Decisions
Calories
Protein
FiberNutrition Facts
| Calories | 255 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 4.0 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.0 g | |
| Trans Fat | 0.0 g | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | |
| Cholesterol | 61 mg | |
| Sodium | 176 mg | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6 g | |
| Sugars | 7 g | |
| Protein | 24 g | |
Dietary Exchanges
3 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1 1/2 starch
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Servings:
4
-
Serving Size :
2 tacos
Ingredients
-
Cooking spray -
1/2 cup sour cream -
1/4 cup cilantro -
1 tablespoon lime juice -
1 small garlic clove -
1 teaspoon smoked paprika -
1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder -
1/8 teaspoon salt -
12 ounces pork loin chops -
8 medium green onions -
8 corn tortillas -
2 cups spinach -
1 medium tomato -
1 small lime
Directions
Tip: Click on step to mark as complete.
-
Lightly spray the grill rack with cooking spray. Preheat the grill on medium. -
In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, cilantro, lime juice, and garlic. Set aside. -
In a separate small bowl, stir together the paprika, chipotle powder, and salt. Sprinkle over both sides of the pork. Using your fingertips, gently press the mixture so it adheres to the pork. -
Grill the pork for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or until it registers 145°F on an instant-read thermometer. Transfer to a cutting board. Let stand for 3 minutes. -
Meanwhile, ,grill the green onions for 1 to 2 minutes on each side, or until they begin to brown. Transfer to the cutting board. Chop the green onions into 1-inch pieces. -
Thinly slice the pork diagonally across the grain. -
Warm the tortillas using the package directions. -
Layer as follows in the center of the tortillas: the pork, green onions, spinach, and tomato wedges. -
Spoon the sour cream mixture on top. Serve the tacos with the lime wedges.