Fiesta Pork & Walnut Tacos

Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cut: Pork Tenderloin
Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil divided
  • 1 lb lean pork tenderloin, trimmed of visible fat and cut into 1/2-1 inch thick strips
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp ground cayenne pepper optional
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 16 yellow corn tortillas (6-inch) warmed
  • 2 cups prepared fresh salsa
  • 1 medium ripe avocado peeled, pitted, and sliced
  • Optional garnishes: plain Greek yogurt, shredded cheddar cheese, shredded lettuce, fresh cilantro, black beans

Instructions

  • Heat 1½ teaspoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add half of the pork; cook and stir 5 minutes or until browned and 145°F; set aside. Repeat with remaining olive oil and pork. Return browned pork to the skillet, add walnuts and reduce heat to low.
  • In a small bowl, combine chili powder, cumin, garlic powder and cayenne pepper; add to the skillet with water and lime juice, stirring until evenly coated. Simmer 5 minutes or until heated through.
  • Spoon pork-walnut mixture evenly into warmed corn tortillas, top with fresh salsa, avocado, desired garnishes and serve.
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