Cumin-Crusted Pork Soft Tacos

Gluten Free
Health score
16%
Cumin-Crusted Pork Soft Tacos
45 min.
15
319kcal

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Are you ready to spice up your next meal with a culinary adventure? Our Cumin-Crusted Pork Soft Tacos are the perfect blend of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and impress your guests. This gluten-free recipe is not only easy to prepare, but it also brings together wholesome ingredients for a delicious lunch or dinner that everyone will love. Picture succulent, tender pork tenderloin, seasoned to perfection with a robust cumin and paprika crust, served on soft corn tortillas that cradle a vibrant salsa bursting with fresh corn, black beans, and juicy grape tomatoes.

What sets this recipe apart is its versatility and the delightful contrast in textures and flavors. The creaminess of the avocado and reduced-fat sour cream balances the heat from the chipotle, creating a mouthwatering experience in every bite. Whether you're hosting a gathering or simply seeking a satisfying weeknight meal, these tacos are designed for both casual dining and special occasions.

With only 45 minutes from prep to table and enough to serve 15 people, you can easily make this dish for a crowd or enjoy the flavorful leftovers throughout the week. So gather your ingredients, fire up the oven, and get ready to dive into a platter of dazzling Cumin-Crusted Pork Soft Tacos that will have everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • cup avocado cubed peeled
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black
  • 30 ounce black beans rinsed drained canned
  • tablespoon chipotles in adobo canned chopped
  • cups corn kernels frozen thawed
  • 30 6-inch corn tortillas ()
  • teaspoon cumin seeds crushed
  • 0.3 cup cilantro leaves fresh chopped
  • cup grape tomatoes quartered
  • teaspoons ground cumin 
  • pound pork tenderloins trimmed
  • tablespoons juice of lime fresh
  • cups cream sour reduced-fat
  • tablespoon olive oil 
  • teaspoon paprika 
  • 0.5 cup onion diced red
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • paper towels
  • oven
  • blender
  • kitchen thermometer
  • microwave

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 42
  2. To prepare pork, combine first 5 ingredients. Rub cumin mixture over pork.
  3. Heat oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Add pork; cook 4 minutes or until browned on all sides.
  5. Bake at 425 for 12 minutes or until a thermometer registers 15
  6. Remove pork from oven; let stand 5 minutes.
  7. Cut pork across grain into thin slices.
  8. To prepare salsa, combine corn and next 7 ingredients (through beans).
  9. Combine sour cream and chipotle in a blender; process until smooth.
  10. Wrap tortillas, 3 at a time, in a damp paper towel. Microwave at high 20 seconds. Spoon about 1 ounce pork onto each tortilla. Top each tortilla with about 2 tablespoons salsa and about 2 teaspoons sour cream mixture. Fold in half.

Nutrition Facts

Calories319kcal
Protein25.83%
Fat24.86%
Carbs49.31%

Properties

Glycemic Index
16.3
Glycemic Load
10.36
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
18.344782466474%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.03mg
Epicatechin
0.04mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.01mg
Eriodictyol
0.04mg
Hesperetin
0.18mg
Naringenin
0.08mg
Isorhamnetin
0.27mg
Kaempferol
0.04mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
1.34mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:318.62kcal
15.93%
Fat:9.02g
13.87%
Saturated Fat:3.13g
19.59%
Carbohydrates:40.24g
13.41%
Net Carbohydrates:31.52g
11.46%
Sugar:2.18g
2.42%
Cholesterol:50.04mg
16.68%
Sodium:423.39mg
18.41%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:21.08g
42.17%
Vitamin B1:0.77mg
51.25%
Phosphorus:417.78mg
41.78%
Fiber:8.72g
34.88%
Selenium:23.72µg
33.89%
Vitamin B6:0.68mg
33.76%
Vitamin B3:5.69mg
28.46%
Vitamin B2:0.39mg
22.66%
Magnesium:86.06mg
21.52%
Potassium:701.22mg
20.03%
Manganese:0.39mg
19.49%
Zinc:2.47mg
16.48%
Iron:2.82mg
15.66%
Folate:59.79µg
14.95%
Copper:0.29mg
14.43%
Calcium:117.06mg
11.71%
Vitamin B5:0.91mg
9.13%
Vitamin B12:0.44µg
7.29%
Vitamin C:5.64mg
6.84%
Vitamin A:307.16IU
6.14%
Vitamin E:0.85mg
5.68%
Vitamin K:4.92µg
4.68%
Vitamin D:0.18µg
1.22%
Source:My Recipes