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How to Make Ponzu Pork Tacos with Mandarin Oranges

Take taco Tuesday to the next level with this diabetes-friendly recipe! The Japanese ponzu sauce adds Asian-inspired flair to the traditionally Mexican taco. A little bit sweet, a little bit salty, with a touch of heat from red chili flakes, this recipe checks all the flavor boxes.

5 min prep time

10 min cook time

4servings

2 tacos

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Step-By-Step Instructions:

Preheat a large skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil and pork. Cook, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink, 4–5 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the ingredients for the Ponzu sauce.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the ingredients for the ponzu sauce.
Pour ponzu sauce into the skillet and cook for 2–3 minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the pork. Remove from heat.
To assemble, divide pork between tortillas. Top with lettuce, oranges, and crunchy noodles.

Nutrition facts

4 Servings

Serving Size

2 tacos

Amount per serving

Calories

330

% Daily value*
Total Fat
9g

12%
- Saturated Fat
  1.5g
  
  8%
- Trans Fats
  0g
Cholesterol
60mg

20%
Sodium
370mg

16%
Total Carbohydrate
35g

13%
- Dietary Fiber
  1g
  
  4%
- Total Sugars
  6g
- Added Sugars
  0g
  
  0%
Protein
26g
Potassium
556mg
12%

Ingredients

olive oil

1 tbsp

pork tenderloin (sliced into strips)

1 lbs

lower sodium soy sauce (for the Ponzu sauce)

2 tbsp

orange juice

2 tbsp

lemon juice

1 1/2 tbsp

garlic (minced)

1 clove

fresh ginger (minced)

2 tsp

rice wine (mirin)

1 1/2 tsp

Cornstarch

1 tsp

Red Chili Flakes

1/8 tsp

corn tortillas

8 whole

butter lettuce (shredded)

2 cup

canned mandarin oranges (packed in water, drained)

8 oz

dried sesame noodles (broken into pieces)

1/4 cup