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Dietitian's tip: This recipe uses pork tenderloin — a tender, lean meat. Traditionally, fajitas are made with skirt (flank) beef steak, which has twice the fat and three times the amount of saturated fat.
Serves 8
Ingredients
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 pound pork tenderloin, cut into strips
1/2 inch wide and 2 inches long
1 small onion, sliced
8 whole-wheat flour tortillas, about 8 inches in diameter, warmed in the microwave
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
4 medium tomatoes, diced
4 cups shredded lettuce
1 cup salsa
Directions
Prepare a hot fire in a charcoal grill or heat a gas grill or broiler to medium-high or 400 F.
In a small bowl, stir together the chili powder, oregano, paprika, coriander and garlic powder. Dredge the pork pieces in the seasonings, coating completely.
Place the pork strips and onions in a cast-iron pan or grill basket. Grill or broil at medium-high heat, turning several times, until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
To serve, spread an equal amount of pork strips and onions on each tortilla. Top each with 1 tablespoon cheese, about 2 tablespoons tomatoes, 1/2 cup shredded lettuce and 2 tablespoons salsa. Fold in both sides of each tortilla up over the filling, then roll to close. Serve immediately.
Nutritional analysis per serving
| Serving size: 1 fajita | |||
| Calories | 234 | Sodium | 309 mg |
| Total fat | 8 g | Total carbohydrate | 23 g |
| Saturated fat | 3 g | Dietary fiber | 5 g |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3 g | Protein | 18 g |
| Cholesterol | 45 mg | ||
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