Contributed By: Susan
Cooking Light magazine
This spicy entree is both hearty and low in fat!
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Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Pork
Actual Cooking Time: Less than 15 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Origin: Mexican & Spanish
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Nutrition Content: Low Fat
Meal Type: Entree
Ingredients
1 1/2 tsp Ground cumin
1 tsp Chili powder
1/2 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Ground red pepper
1 lb Pork tenderloin, trimmed and cut into 1 inch cubes
1 tbsp Olive oil,divided
Cooking spray
1 cup Chopped Vidalia or other sweet onion
1 tsp Bottled minced garlic (or fresh)
2 cups Chopped tomatillos (about 8 ounces)
2 cups Halved cherry tomotoes (about 8 ounces)
1/2 cup Chopped fresh cilantro
4 cups Hot cooked instant rice
Preparation
1. Combine the first 4 ingredients in a medium bowl. Add pork; toss well. Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray. Add pork; saute 3 minutes. Remove pork from pan; keep warm.
2. Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in pan over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; saute for 30 seconds. Add tomatillos; saute 1 minute. Add pork; cover and cook 10 minutes or until pork is done. Add tomatoes and cilantro; cover and cook for 1 minute. Serve with rice.
Cook's Notes
Serve with Mango Salad (search for the recipe in this database) to complement the tangy and spicy flavors of this entree. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Calories: 337
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Total Fat: 3 g
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Saturated Fat: 1 g
;
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g
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Carbohydrates: 42 g
;
Protein: 32 g
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Vitamin A: 65 RE
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Vitamin C: 15 mg
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Calcium: 41 mg
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Sodium: 367 mg
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Iron: 3 mg
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Fiber: 3 g