Pork Tacos with Slaw and Spicy Pepitas

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Ingredients

  • 1 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1 tsp. chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp. ground ancho or chipotle chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp. black pepper
  • 1 lb. boneless center-cut loin pork chops, (about 1/2" thick)
  • 1/4 c. fresh lime juice, divided
  • 1/2 c. sliced red bell pepper
  • 2 Tb. thinly sliced green onions
  • 1 Tb. minced jalapeno pepper
  • 1/2 (16 oz.) pkg. coleslaw , (about 3 cups)
  • 12 (6") white or yellow corn tortillas
  • 6 Tb. light sour cream
  • 6 Tb.Spicy Pepitas
  • 1 c. unsalted pumkinseed kernels
  • 1 Tb. canola oil
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp. chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp. ground ancho or chipotle chili pepper
  • 1/4 tsp. balck pepper

Preparation

Step 1

1. Combine first 6 ingredients in a small bowl. Lightly coat pork with cooking spray; rub spice mixture over both sides of pork. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour.

2. Preheat grill. Place pork on a grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 1 minute on each side or until done. Cut pork into 1/4" slices. Combine pork and 2 Tb. juice in a medium bowl, tossing to coat.

3. Combine the remaining 2 Tb. juice, bell pepper, onions, jalapeno, and coleslaw in a large bowl, tossing well. Heat a nonstick griddle over medium heat. Coat griddle with cooking spray. Arrange 6 tortillas in a singele layer; cook 1 minute on each side or until lightly browned. Repeat procedure with cooking spray and remaining 6 tortillas. Divide pork mixture evenly among tortillas; top each tortillas with 2 Tb. coleslaw mixture, 1 1/2 tsp. sour cream, and 1 1/2 tsp. Spicy Pepitas.

Each Serving=271 calories

For Spicy Pepitas: Store the leftover pepitas in a zip-loc bag; sprinkle them over a salad, or enjoy as a snack. Combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Heat a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add kernels to pan; cook 10 minutes or until browned, stirring frequently. Remove from pan; cool completely. Yield: 1 cup (serving size=1 Tb.=47 calories)