Pork Tacos with Slaw and Spicy Pepitas

kimkim

ingredients

  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground chipotle chile pepper
  • 1 pound boneless center-cut loin pork chops (about 1/2 inch thick)
  • Cooking spray
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, divided
  • 1/2 cup sliced red bell pepper
  • 2 TBLS thinly sliced green onions
  • 1 TBLS minced jalapeño pepper
  • 1/2 16-oz pkg coleslaw (about 3 cups)
  • 12 white or yellow corn tortillas
  • 6 tablespoons light sour cream
  • 6 tablespoons Spicy Pepitas (see recipe)

directions

  • 1

    Combine first 6 ingredients in a small bowl. Lightly coat pork with cooking spray; rub spice mixture over both sides of pork. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour.Preheat grill.

  • 2

    Place pork on a grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 1 min on each side or until done. Cut pork into 1/4-inch slices. Combine pork and 2 tbls juice in a medium bowl, toss to coat.

  • 3

    Combine the remaining 2 tbls juice, bell pepper, onions, jalapeño, and coleslaw in a large bowl, tossing well.

  • 4

    Heat 6 tortillas (in oven or fry pan)until soft.Divide pork mixture evenly among tortillas; top each tortilla with 2 tbls coleslaw mixture, 1 1/2 tsp sour cream, and 1 1/2 tsp Spicy Pepitas.6 servings (serving size: 2 filled tacos)

notes

SPICY PEPITAS 1 cup pumpkinseed 1 tbls canola oil ½ tsp ground cumin ½ tsp chili powder ¼ tsp salt ¼ tsp garlic powder ¼ tsp ground chipotle chile pepper Combine ingredients, saute until browned, stir frequently Calories 271 Fat 10.2 g

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