Heart Healthy Pork Tostadas

(5.0)
By Judy Capodanno
Published 2/7/2022
Dietitian Reviewed: Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT
Approved for These Diets:
Heart Healthy | Gluten Free | Diabetic
Heart Healthy Pork Tostadas
Photo Credit: Baldwin Publishing Staff Photographer

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.

Total Time
60 minutes
Servings
12
Calories
275
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About These Pork Tostadas

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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Ingredients

Recipe yields 12 servings

For the Pork

For the Tostadas

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Helpful How-To Video

How to Make Pork Tostadas

For the Pork

  1. Step 1

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

  2. Step 2

    Season the pork chunks with the salt and pepper.

  3. Step 3

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

  4. Step 4

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

  5. 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

  1. 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.

  2. Step 2

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

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size:
1 tostada

275
Calories
12
g
Fat
102
mg
Cholesterol
269
mg
Sodium
12
g
Carbs
3
g
Sat. Fat
0
g
Fiber
28
g
Protein
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