Fajita Pork and Pasta 8pts

By deanarrca

Ingredients

• 1/8 tsp table salt, or to taste (for cooking pasta)
• 6 oz uncooked whole-wheat pasta, penne recommended
• 2 Tbsp olive oil, divided
• 6 Tbsp fresh lime juice, divided
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 pounds lean pork tenderloin, thinly sliced*
• 1 medium yellow peppers, sliced into thin strips
• 1 medium sweet red peppers, sliced into thin strips
• 1 medium green peppers, sliced into thin strips
• 1/3 cups carrots, thickly shredded
• 1 medium onions, cut into thin wedges
• 4 oz canned green chili peppers, mild, drained, chopped
• 1 medium zucchini, cut in half lengthwise and sliced

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

POINTS Value:    8
Servings:  4
Preparation Time:  20 min
Cooking Time:  20 min
Level of Difficulty:  Easy
Works with Simply Filling


Cook pasta in salted water as directed on package; drain, set aside and cover to keep warm.

Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of oil, 2 tablespoons of lime juice, cumin, chili powder and garlic powder; mix well. Add pork and toss to coat.

Heat remaining tablespoon of oil in a 12-inch (or larger) nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork mixture; cook, stirring, until lightly browned, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add sliced peppers, carrot, onion and chili peppers; cook, stirring, until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in zucchini and remaining 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) of lime juice; cover and cook for 2 minutes.

Spoon pork and vegetable mixture into a large serving bowl. Add cooked pasta; stir gently to mix and coat. Yields about 2 1/2 cups per serving.
Notes
*Boneless, skinless chicken breast or lean flank steak can be swapped for the pork, if desired (could affect POINTS values).