Pork Tacos with Pico de Gallo & Guacamole

Pork Tacos with Pico de Gallo & Guacamole

750 calories40 min

Ingredients

  • avocado1
  • cilantro½ small bunch
  • garlic2 cloves
  • grape tomatoes1 pint
  • jalapeño pepper1
  • lime1
  • pork chops, boneless2
  • red onion½ medium
  • small corn tortillas8
  • black pepper¾ tsp
  • chili powder1 tsp
  • salt1 tsp
  • virgin coconut oil½ tbsp

Nutrition Facts

  • Fats46%
  • Carbs33%
  • Proteins21%
750
Total fat40g
Net Carbs48g
Protein41g
Sugars7g

Cookware

  • Measuring Spoons
  • Colander
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Tongs
  • Citrus Juicer
  • Stainless Steel or Cast Iron Skillet
  • Garlic Press
  • Cutting Board
  • Chef's Knife

Instructions

  • STEP 1

    Wash and dry the fresh produce.

    • 1 pint grape tomatoes
    • 1 avocado
    • 1 jalapeño pepper
    • 1 lime
    • ½ small bunch cilantro
  • STEP 2

    Quarter the tomatoes and transfer to a medium bowl.

  • STEP 3

    Quarter the jalapeño pepper lengthwise; remove and discard the seeds and white membranes. Finely dice the pepper and add to the bowl.

  • STEP 4

    Shave the cilantro leaves off the stems; discard the stems and mince the leaves. Add half of the cilantro to the bowl with the tomatoes and pepper and transfer the rest to a small bowl (for the guacamole).

  • STEP 5

    Peel and small dice the onion; add to the medium bowl.

    • ½ medium red onion
  • STEP 6

    Peel and mince the garlic; add half to the medium bowl and the other half to the small bowl.

    • 2 cloves garlic
  • STEP 7

    Halve the avocado lengthwise and twist to open, then remove the pit with a knife or spoon; scoop out and large dice the flesh. Add to the small bowl.

  • STEP 8

    Juice the lime and divide between the two bowls.

  • STEP 9

    Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat.

  • STEP 10

    Slice the pork chops crosswise into thin strips and transfer to a medium bowl.

    • 2 pork chops, boneless
  • STEP 11

    Season the pork with chili powder, salt, and pepper; toss to coat.

    • 1 tsp chili powder
    • ½ tsp salt
    • ½ tsp black pepper
  • STEP 12

    Add coconut oil to the skillet and swirl to coat the bottom.

    • ½ tbsp virgin coconut oil
  • STEP 13

    Place the pork strips in the skillet; cook until browned and cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side.

  • STEP 14

    Season the salsa with salt and mix to combine.

    • ¼ tsp salt
  • STEP 15

    Season the guacamole with salt and pepper; mash with a fork until smooth.

    • ¼ tsp salt
    • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • STEP 16

    Wrap the tortillas in a damp towel and microwave until heated through, 30 to 60 seconds.

    • 8 small corn tortillas
  • STEP 17

    To serve, spread the guacamole in the middle of the tortillas, add the pork strips, and top with the pico de gallo. Enjoy!

Pork Tacos with Pico de Gallo & Guacamole

Pork Tacos with Pico de Gallo & Guacamole

750 calories40 min

Ingredients

  • avocado1
  • cilantro½ small bunch
  • garlic2 cloves
  • grape tomatoes1 pint
  • jalapeño pepper1
  • lime1
  • pork chops, boneless2
  • red onion½ medium
  • small corn tortillas8
  • black pepper¾ tsp
  • chili powder1 tsp
  • salt1 tsp
  • virgin coconut oil½ tbsp

Nutrition Facts

  • Fats46%
  • Carbs33%
  • Proteins21%
750
Total fat40g
Net Carbs48g
Protein41g
Sugars7g

Cookware

  • Measuring Spoons
  • Colander
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Tongs
  • Citrus Juicer
  • Stainless Steel or Cast Iron Skillet
  • Garlic Press
  • Cutting Board
  • Chef's Knife

Instructions

  • STEP 1

    Wash and dry the fresh produce.

    • 1 pint grape tomatoes
    • 1 avocado
    • 1 jalapeño pepper
    • 1 lime
    • ½ small bunch cilantro
  • STEP 2

    Quarter the tomatoes and transfer to a medium bowl.

  • STEP 3

    Quarter the jalapeño pepper lengthwise; remove and discard the seeds and white membranes. Finely dice the pepper and add to the bowl.

  • STEP 4

    Shave the cilantro leaves off the stems; discard the stems and mince the leaves. Add half of the cilantro to the bowl with the tomatoes and pepper and transfer the rest to a small bowl (for the guacamole).

  • STEP 5

    Peel and small dice the onion; add to the medium bowl.

    • ½ medium red onion
  • STEP 6

    Peel and mince the garlic; add half to the medium bowl and the other half to the small bowl.

    • 2 cloves garlic
  • STEP 7

    Halve the avocado lengthwise and twist to open, then remove the pit with a knife or spoon; scoop out and large dice the flesh. Add to the small bowl.

  • STEP 8

    Juice the lime and divide between the two bowls.

  • STEP 9

    Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat.

  • STEP 10

    Slice the pork chops crosswise into thin strips and transfer to a medium bowl.

    • 2 pork chops, boneless
  • STEP 11

    Season the pork with chili powder, salt, and pepper; toss to coat.

    • 1 tsp chili powder
    • ½ tsp salt
    • ½ tsp black pepper
  • STEP 12

    Add coconut oil to the skillet and swirl to coat the bottom.

    • ½ tbsp virgin coconut oil
  • STEP 13

    Place the pork strips in the skillet; cook until browned and cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side.

  • STEP 14

    Season the salsa with salt and mix to combine.

    • ¼ tsp salt
  • STEP 15

    Season the guacamole with salt and pepper; mash with a fork until smooth.

    • ¼ tsp salt
    • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • STEP 16

    Wrap the tortillas in a damp towel and microwave until heated through, 30 to 60 seconds.

    • 8 small corn tortillas
  • STEP 17

    To serve, spread the guacamole in the middle of the tortillas, add the pork strips, and top with the pico de gallo. Enjoy!