Mediterranean Diet Spicy Pork Tacos
These Mediterranean Diet Spicy Pork Tacos are a vibrant fusion of bold flavors and wholesome ingredients that will instantly elevate your taco game! Featuring lean ground pork seasoned with aromatic spices like cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper, this recipe combines the warmth of Mediterranean herbs with a zesty punch of heat. A fresh salsa made from cherry tomatoes, cucumber, parsley, mint, and lemon juice brings brightness and crunch, while crumbled feta adds the perfect creamy finish. Served on nutty whole-wheat tortillas, these tacos are a deliciously healthy twist on a classic comfort food. Ready in just 35 minutes, they're perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground pork
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small red onion, finely diced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 0.25 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 6 tortillas whole-wheat tortillas
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 0.5 cup cucumber, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped
- 0.25 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and red onion to the skillet. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and the onion is soft.
Add the ground pork to the skillet, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until browned and fully cooked through.
Stir in the cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, and oregano. Cook for 1 minute to toast the spices.
Mix in the tomato paste and chicken broth, stirring until well combined. Let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat.
Warm the whole-wheat tortillas in a dry pan or in the oven for a few minutes until soft.
In a small bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, parsley, mint, lemon juice, sea salt, and black pepper to create a fresh Mediterranean-style salsa.
Assemble your tacos by dividing the pork mixture evenly among the tortillas.
Top each taco with the fresh salsa and a sprinkle of crumbled feta cheese.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2401 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 141.5 g | 181% | |
| Saturated Fat | 44.1 g | 220% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 413 mg | 138% | |
| Sodium | 3342 mg | 145% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 171.9 g | 63% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.6 g | 95% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.1 g | ||
| Protein | 136.7 g | 273% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 764 mg | 59% | |
| Iron | 20.6 mg | 114% | |
| Potassium | 3636 mg | 77% | |
*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.
