Main Dishes
September 12, 2015
Calories
1178
Sodium
927mg
38% DV
Fat
58g
90% DV
Protein
25g
50% DV
Carbs
65g
22% DV
Fiber
18g
72% DV
The Unconventional Taco
The Unconventional Taco has layers of flavor that perfectly complement each other. Pork Carnitas, Pico de gallo, creamy queso fresco, avocados, crema and handmade tortillas.
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1 slow cooker recipe Pork Carnitas by Melissa d’Arabian-allow 7 hours 15 mins
1 can black beans, drained, rinsed, heated and then smashed slightly with a fork
2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
1 avocado, sliced
1 cup crumbled queso fresco cheese
Pico de Gallo:
4 plum tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium white onion, finely diced
1 lime, juiced
½ cup cilantro leaf, rinsed and chopped
1 red bed pepper, stemmed and diced
2 cherry peppers, seeded and minced
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
Crema:
½ cup sour cream
½ cup half and half
1 lime, juiced
½ teaspoon harissa spice
Corn Masa tortilla boats:
2 cups instant corn masa flour (I used Maseca Maseca)
1 ½ cups water
2 tablespoons oil for frying
1 can black beans, drained, rinsed, heated and then smashed slightly with a fork
2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
1 avocado, sliced
1 cup crumbled queso fresco cheese
Pico de Gallo:
4 plum tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium white onion, finely diced
1 lime, juiced
½ cup cilantro leaf, rinsed and chopped
1 red bed pepper, stemmed and diced
2 cherry peppers, seeded and minced
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
Crema:
½ cup sour cream
½ cup half and half
1 lime, juiced
½ teaspoon harissa spice
Corn Masa tortilla boats:
2 cups instant corn masa flour (I used Maseca Maseca)
1 ½ cups water
2 tablespoons oil for frying
Prepare the Pork Carnitas slow cooker recipe by Melissa d’Arabian. Allow 7 hrs and 15 mins.
Combine all Pico de Gallo ingredients in a medium bowl. Mix well, cover and chill until ready.
For the Crema,...
See the full directions on my site
See the full directions on my site
Nutritions
Calories
1178
Sodium
927mg
38% DV
Fat
58g
90% DV
Protein
25g
50% DV
Carbs
65g
22% DV
Fiber
18g
72% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat
18g
90%
Polysaturated Fat
10g
66%
Monosaturated Fat
30g
189%
Cholesterol
42mg
14%
Sodium
927mg
38%
Potassium
1680mg
48%
Protein
25g
50%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber
18g
72%
Sugar
11g
22%
Vitamin A
2014IU
40%
Vitamin B6
2mg
141%
Vitamin C
72mg
121%
Calcium
320mg
32%
Iron
6mg
34%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
