Fajita Pork and Pasta - 2.5 cups
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 385.1
- Total Fat: 10.6 g
- Cholesterol: 60.0 mg
- Sodium: 409.1 mg
- Total Carbs: 45.7 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4.5 g
- Protein: 29.1 g
View full nutritional breakdown of Fajita Pork and Pasta - 2.5 cups calories by ingredient
Introduction
We revamped a classic Mexican dish to give it more kid-appeal: Pasta takes the place of tortillas and everything's cut into easily-picked up strips. We revamped a classic Mexican dish to give it more kid-appeal: Pasta takes the place of tortillas and everything's cut into easily-picked up strips.Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
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* 6 oz uncooked whole-wheat pasta, penne recommended
* 2 Tbsp olive oil, divided
* 6 Tbsp fresh lime juice, divided
* 1 tsp ground cumin
* 1 tsp chili powder
* 1/2 tsp garlic powder
* 1 pound lean pork tenderloin, thinly sliced
* 1 medium yellow pepper(s), sliced into thin strips
* 1 medium sweet red pepper(s), sliced into thin strips
* 1 medium green pepper(s), sliced into thin strips
* 1/3 cup carrot(s), shredded
* 1 medium onion(s), cut into thin wedges
* 4 oz canned green chili peppers, mild, drained, chopped
* 1 medium zucchini, cut in half lengthwise and sliced
Tips
* Boneless, skinless chicken breast or lean flank steak can be swapped for the pork, if desired.
Directions
* Cook pasta as directed on package; drain, set aside and cover to keep warm.
* Meanwhile, combine 1 tablespoon of oil, 2 tablespoons of lime juice, cumin, chili powder and garlic powder in a medium bowl; mix well. Add pork and toss to coat.
* Heat remaining tablespoon of oil in a 12-inch (or larger) nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add pork mixture; cook, stirring, until lightly browned, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add sliced peppers, carrot, onion and chili peppers; cook, stirring, until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in zucchini and remaining 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) of lime juice; cover and cook for 2 minutes.
* Spoon pork and vegetable mixture into a large serving bowl. Add cooked pasta; stir gently to mix and coat. Yields about 2 1/2 cups per serving.
Serving Size: Makes 4 2.5-Cup servings
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JMARTINE2.
* Meanwhile, combine 1 tablespoon of oil, 2 tablespoons of lime juice, cumin, chili powder and garlic powder in a medium bowl; mix well. Add pork and toss to coat.
* Heat remaining tablespoon of oil in a 12-inch (or larger) nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add pork mixture; cook, stirring, until lightly browned, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add sliced peppers, carrot, onion and chili peppers; cook, stirring, until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in zucchini and remaining 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) of lime juice; cover and cook for 2 minutes.
* Spoon pork and vegetable mixture into a large serving bowl. Add cooked pasta; stir gently to mix and coat. Yields about 2 1/2 cups per serving.
Serving Size: Makes 4 2.5-Cup servings
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JMARTINE2.