Grilled Pork Tacos with Jalapeño-Lime Dressing

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Maximum flavor in each bite of these colorful tacos comes from tossing the pork and peppers in the dressing rather than just drizzling it on top. Use corn tortillas for their toasty flavor and hearty texture, which stands up perfectly to the grill. Plus, they generally have negligible amounts of sodium.

Karen Rankin

Updated on April 18, 2024

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EatingWell Test Kitchen

Reviewed by Dietitian

Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD

Grilled Pork Tacos with Jalapeño-Lime Dressing — Photo: Jacob Fox

Active Time:

35 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Servings:

Nutrition Profile:

Nut-Free Soy-Free High-Protein Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie

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Ingredients

2 medium yellow bell peppers, halved and seeded
1 medium white onion, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
5 tablespoons canola or avocado oil, divided
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1 (12 ounce) pork tenderloin
1 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves and tender stems
1 medium jalapeño pepper, seeded and coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons lime juice
8 6-inch corn tortillas
4 medium radishes, thinly sliced
½ cup crumbled queso fresco
Lime wedges for serving

Directions

Heat a grill to medium-high.
Brush peppers and onion with 1 tablespoon oil and season with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Brush pork tenderloin with 1 tablespoon oil and season with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Grill the vegetables until tender and lightly charred, about 4 minutes per side. Grill the pork until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part registers 145°F, 5 to 6 minutes per side. Let the pork rest for 5 to 6 minutes.
Meanwhile, place the remaining 3 tablespoons oil, cilantro, jalapeño, lime juice and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a mini food processor. Pulse until slightly chunky, 10 to 15 times.
Grill tortillas until lightly charred, about 1 minute per side. Thinly slice the pork and vegetables. Transfer to a medium bowl, add the cilantro mixture and toss to coat. Serve the pork and vegetables in the tortillas, topped with radish slices and queso fresco. Serve with lime wedges, if desired.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, April 2021

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

427	Calories
25g	Fat
30g	Carbs
23g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 2 tacos
Calories 427
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 30g	11%
Dietary Fiber 4g	14%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 23g	46%
Total Fat 25g	32%
Saturated Fat 4g	20%
Cholesterol 56mg	19%
Vitamin A 557IU	11%
Sodium 760mg	33%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Grilled Pork Tacos with Jalapeño-Lime Dressing

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