Pregnancy Friendly Classic Pork Fajitas
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4 servings
For the marinade and pork
- 1 ½ lb pork tenderloin, sliced against the grain into ¼-inch strips
Ingredient noteCook all meat thoroughly when pregnant.
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 ½ tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp dried oregano
Ingredient noteOregano is fine during pregnancy in normal cooking amounts - this recipe uses about scant 1/4 tsp per serving. The caution is about concentrated oregano oil and large medicinal doses.
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For the vegetables
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 large yellow onion, halved and sliced into ¼-inch half-rings
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced into ¼-inch strips
- 1 green bell pepper, seeded and sliced into ¼-inch strips
- ¼ tsp salt
For serving
- 8 flour tortillas (6-inch)
- sour cream, for serving
- guacamole or sliced avocado, for serving
- salsa, for serving
- fresh cilantro leaves, for serving (optional)
- lime wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper until combined. Add the pork strips and toss to coat evenly. Cover and marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes, or refrigerate for up to 4 hours.
- 2
Heat a cast iron skillet or large heavy skillet over high heat until the pan is very hot and just beginning to smoke. Add the vegetable oil and swirl to coat. Add the onion and bell peppers in a single layer, season with the 1/4 tsp salt, and cook undisturbed for 2 minutes, then toss and continue cooking for 3–4 minutes more, until the edges are charred and the peppers are tender with a slight bite. Transfer the vegetables to a plate and set aside.
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