Tacos de Cochinita Pibil

Tacos de Cochinita Pibil is a traditional Mexican dish featuring tender, slow-cooked pork marinated in citrus and spices, served in soft corn tortillas. This healthy version balances flavor and nutrition, making it a perfect lunch option.

Ingredients

• Pork shoulder - 500 grams
• Achiote paste - 2 tablespoons
• Orange juice - 100 ml
• Lime juice - 30 ml
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Corn tortillas - 4 small
• Red onion - 50 grams, thinly sliced
• Fresh cilantro - 20 grams, chopped
• Avocado - 1 small, sliced
• Salt - to taste

Steps

1. In a bowl, mix the achiote paste, orange juice, lime juice, minced garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper to create a marinade.
2. Cut the pork shoulder into large chunks and coat them thoroughly with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
3. Preheat the oven to 150°C (300°F). Place the marinated pork in a baking dish, cover with foil, and bake for about 2.5 to 3 hours, until the pork is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
4. Once cooked, remove the pork from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes. Then shred the meat using two forks.
5. Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until soft. Fill each tortilla with shredded cochinita pibil, topped with sliced red onion, chopped cilantro, and avocado slices.
6. Serve immediately and enjoy your healthy tacos de cochinita pibil!

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 6 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, which is essential for muscle repair and growth.
• Rich in vitamins C and A from the citrus juices and fresh vegetables.

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