Heart-Healthy Pulled Pork Burrito
Savor the wholesome goodness of this Heart-Healthy Pulled Pork Burrito, a nourishing twist on a classic comfort food. Made with lean boneless pork tenderloin slow-cooked in a blend of fragrant smoked paprika, cumin, and garlic powder, this recipe delivers melt-in-your-mouth flavors without the guilt. Fresh, vibrant ingredients like juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado slices, and chopped cilantro pair perfectly with protein-packed black beans and hearty brown rice, all tucked into soft whole wheat tortillas. Finished with a dollop of low-fat Greek yogurt and a squeeze of zesty lime, these burritos are as nutritious as they are delicious. Perfect for meal prep or an easy family dinner, this dish combines health-conscious cooking with bold, savory flavors you’ll love.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds boneless pork tenderloin
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 6 pieces large whole wheat tortillas
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.5 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 large avocado, sliced
- 1 whole lime, cut into wedges
- 0.5 cup low-fat plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
Place the boneless pork tenderloin in a slow cooker. Add low-sodium chicken broth, smoked paprika, ground cumin, garlic powder, and ground black pepper.
Set the slow cooker to low and cook for 5 hours, until the pork is tender and easily shredded with a fork.
Once cooked, remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded pork to the cooker to absorb the juices.
While the pork is cooking, prepare the other burrito components.
To make the brown rice, if not already cooked, prepare according to package instructions.
Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, add rinsed and drained black beans, and cook for 5 minutes until heated through. Stir into the cooked rice.
Lay out the whole wheat tortillas on a flat surface. Spread a layer of the rice and bean mixture on each tortilla.
Top with shredded pork, cherry tomatoes, chopped cilantro, avocado slices, and a dollop of low-fat Greek yogurt.
Fold in the sides of the tortilla, then roll it up to form a burrito.
Serve each heart-healthy burrito with a wedge of lime for squeezing over the burrito before eating.
Enjoy your heart-healthy pulled pork burrito packed with flavors and nutritional goodness!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3352 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 107.6 g | 138% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.3 g | 116% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 509 mg | 170% | |
| Sodium | 4151 mg | 180% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 368.9 g | 134% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 56.0 g | 200% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.0 g | ||
| Protein | 251.7 g | 503% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 715 mg | 55% | |
| Iron | 30.2 mg | 168% | |
| Potassium | 6205 mg | 132% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
