By Mayo Clinic Staff
Dietitian's tip:
Using pork tenderloin instead of the traditional beef steak reduces the amount of saturated fat in these fajitas.
Number of servings
Serves 8
- Diabetes meal plan
- DASH diet
- Heart-healthy
- Weight management
- Low-fat
- Healthy-carb
- Kidney diet
- High-fiber
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 pound pork tenderloin, cut into strips 1/2 inch wide and 2 inches long
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 8 whole-wheat flour tortillas, about 8 inches in diameter, warmed in the microwave
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 medium tomatoes, diced (about 3 cups)
- 4 cups shredded lettuce
- 1 cup salsa
Directions
Prepare a hot fire in a charcoal grill or heat a gas grill or broiler to medium-high or 400 F.
In a small bowl, stir together the cumin, oregano, paprika, coriander and garlic powder. Dredge the pork pieces in the seasonings, coating completely.
Place the pork strips and onions in a cast-iron pan or grill basket. Grill or broil at medium-high heat, turning several times, until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
To serve, spread an equal amount of pork strips and onions on each tortilla. Top each with 1 tablespoon cheese, 2 tablespoons tomatoes, 1/2 cup shredded lettuce and 2 tablespoons salsa. Fold sides of tortilla over the filling, then roll to close.
Nutritional analysis per serving
Serving size: 1 fajita
- Total fat 3 g
- Calories 180
- Protein 17 g
- Cholesterol 42 mg
- Total carbohydrate 29 g
- Dietary fiber 11 g
- Monounsaturated fat 0.5 g
- Saturated fat 1 g
- Total sugars 4 g
- Sodium 382 mg
- Trans fat Trace
- Added sugars 0 g
- Protein and dairy 1
- Vegetables 1
- Carbohydrates 1
- Grains and grain products 1
- Meats, poultry and fish 2
- Vegetables 2
- Meat and meat substitutes 2
- Nonstarchy vegetables 2
- Starches 1
Show References
- Herbst R, et al. The New Food Lover's Companion. 5th ed. Barron's Educational Series Inc.; 2013.
Feb. 06, 2020Original article: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/recipes/grilled-pork-fajitas/rcp-20049668