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Heart Healthy Pork Tostadas Recipe

                   
Pork Tostadas
Our gluten-free pork tostados take corn tortillas, crumbled feta, chopped veggies and pork shoulder and make Southwestern magic. Tender meat, diced avocado and fresh lime juice come together for a perfectly savory bite.
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Ingredients
Recipe yields 12 servings
For the Pork
1 Tbsp dried oregano
1 Tbsp ground cumin
1 large onion, chopped
8 garlic cloves, chopped
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/2 cup orange juice
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth (gluten free if needed)
4 lbs pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch chunks
1/2 tsp salt
Black pepper, to taste
1 tsp olive oil
For the Tostadas
12 corn tortillas
2 Tbsp crumbled feta cheese
1 avocado, pitted, peeled and diced
1 tomato, chopped
Sliced red onion
Chopped fresh cilantro
Lime wedges, for garnish
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Directions
For the Pork
Step 1

Make the pork: In a small bowl, whisk together oregano, cumin, onion, garlic, lime juice, orange juice, and broth until combined.

Step 2

Season the pork chunks with the salt and pepper.

Step 3

In a skillet, heat the oil over medium heat until hot. Add the pork and sauté until browned on all sides.

Step 4

Transfer the browned pork to a slow cooker. Pour sauce over the pork. Cook on high for 4 hours.

Step 5

Set oven broiler to high heat. With 2 forks, shred the pork. Spread pork onto a large baking sheet. Spoon 3/4 cup of the juice from the slow cooker on top of the pork, tossing to combine. Broil for 4 to 5 minutes, until the pork edges begin to crisp. Set aside.

For the Tostadas
Step 1

Make the tostadas: Preheat the oven to 450°. Spray both sides of each tortilla with nonstick cooking spray. Arrange the tortillas on 2 baking sheets in a single layer. Bake for 8 to 12 minutes, until golden and crispy.

Step 2

Assemble the tostadas: top each tortilla with pork and desired toppings. Serve with lime wedges.

Time: 60 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 275
Make this for: Healthy Kids Gluten Free
Dietary Review:
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Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT
This recipe has been reviewed by a dietitian.
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Nutrition facts
Serving Size: 1 tostada
Per serving:
calories:275
total fat:12g
sat fat:3g
cholesterol:102mg
sodium:269mg
total carb:12g
fibers:0g
proteins:28g

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About This Healthy Recipe

When you’re in the mood for a classic Mexican dish, try this Pork Tostadas recipe. It’s fresh, vibrant and loaded with flavor. It’s also a healthy way to enjoy your favorite Mexican flavors. Tender pork is well-seasoned, slow-cooked and then shredded. It is combined with flavorful spices to deliver on taste without relying on a lot of fat or calories. The heart-healthy tostadas are then made using corn tortillas that are crisped in the oven (no frying here!) and topped with succulent pork, as well as fresh tomato, onion, avocado, cilantro and crumbled feta. A squeeze of lime finishes off this family-friendly meal that is low in calories, sodium and saturated fat. But it’s high in protein (28g per serving) and loaded with taste! And since corn tortillas are used, these tostadas are also gluten-free. This fun and festive recipe is one you’ll want to make again and again because it’s so flavorful!

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Heart Healthy Pork Tostadas Recipe
Ingredients
Recipe yields 12 servings
For the Pork
1 Tbsp dried oregano
1 Tbsp ground cumin
1 large onion, chopped
8 garlic cloves, chopped
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/2 cup orange juice
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth (gluten free if needed)
4 lbs pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch chunks
1/2 tsp salt
Black pepper, to taste
1 tsp olive oil
For the Tostadas
12 corn tortillas
2 Tbsp crumbled feta cheese
1 avocado, pitted, peeled and diced
1 tomato, chopped
Sliced red onion
Chopped fresh cilantro
Lime wedges, for garnish
Directions
For the Pork
Step 1

Make the pork: In a small bowl, whisk together oregano, cumin, onion, garlic, lime juice, orange juice, and broth until combined.

Step 2

Season the pork chunks with the salt and pepper.

Step 3

In a skillet, heat the oil over medium heat until hot. Add the pork and sauté until browned on all sides.

Step 4

Transfer the browned pork to a slow cooker. Pour sauce over the pork. Cook on high for 4 hours.

Step 5

Set oven broiler to high heat. With 2 forks, shred the pork. Spread pork onto a large baking sheet. Spoon 3/4 cup of the juice from the slow cooker on top of the pork, tossing to combine. Broil for 4 to 5 minutes, until the pork edges begin to crisp. Set aside.

For the Tostadas
Step 1

Make the tostadas: Preheat the oven to 450°. Spray both sides of each tortilla with nonstick cooking spray. Arrange the tortillas on 2 baking sheets in a single layer. Bake for 8 to 12 minutes, until golden and crispy.

Step 2

Assemble the tostadas: top each tortilla with pork and desired toppings. Serve with lime wedges.

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