Tacos al Pastor

Tacos al Pastor is a vibrant and flavorful Mexican dish featuring marinated pork, served in low-carb tortillas for a healthy twist. This recipe captures the essence of traditional al Pastor while keeping it light and keto-friendly.

Ingredients

• Pork tenderloin - 300 grams
• Pineapple - 100 grams, diced
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Chipotle pepper in adobo sauce - 1, minced
• Cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Lime - 1, juiced
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Low-carb tortillas - 4
• Red onion - 50 grams, thinly sliced
• Radishes - 50 grams, thinly sliced

Steps

1. In a bowl, combine minced garlic, chipotle pepper, cumin, oregano, lime juice, and olive oil to create a marinade.
2. Cut the pork tenderloin into thin strips and add to the marinade, mixing well. Cover and let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
3. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add the marinated pork strips, cooking for about 10-12 minutes or until fully cooked and slightly charred.
4. While the pork is cooking, prepare the toppings by mixing diced pineapple, chopped cilantro, sliced red onion, and radishes in a separate bowl.
5. Warm the low-carb tortillas in a dry skillet for about 30 seconds on each side.
6. Assemble the tacos by placing the cooked pork on the tortillas and topping with the pineapple mixture. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 32 g
• Carbs: 12 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
• Low in carbs, making it suitable for low-carb and ketogenic diets.

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