Calabacitas con Puerco Fajitas Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 lb. pork tenderloin, sliced into thin strips
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 bell peppers, sliced
- 2 zucchinis, sliced
- 1 yellow squash, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp. chili powder
- 1 tsp. cumin
- 1 tsp. smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Juice of 1 lime
- 8-10 flour tortillas

Special equipment needed:
- Large skillet or wok
- Tongs

Step-by-step instructions:

1. In a large skillet or wok, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
2. Add the sliced pork tenderloin and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, add the sliced onion and bell peppers. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
4. Add the sliced zucchini and yellow squash to the skillet and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
5. Add the minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine.
6. Add the cooked pork back to the skillet and stir to combine with the vegetables.
7. Squeeze the juice of 1 lime over the fajita mixture and stir to combine.
8. Warm the flour tortillas in the microwave or on a skillet.
9. Serve the fajita mixture on the warm tortillas.


- Time:
Preparation time: 15 minutes
- Cooking time: 20 minutes
Temperature:
- Medium-high heat
Serving size:
- 4-6 servings

Nutritional information:
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Protein: 28g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- Pork tenderloin can be substituted with chicken or beef.
- Bell peppers can be substituted with poblano peppers or jalapenos.
- Zucchini and yellow squash can be substituted with other vegetables such as mushrooms or carrots.

Variations:
- Add sliced avocado or guacamole as a topping.
- Use corn tortillas instead of flour tortillas.
- Add shredded cheese as a topping.

Tips and tricks:
- Make sure to slice the vegetables and pork into thin strips for even cooking.
- Don't overcrowd the skillet to ensure the vegetables and pork cook evenly.
- Use tongs to stir the fajita mixture to prevent the vegetables from getting mushy.

Storage instructions:
- Store leftover fajita mixture in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Reheating instructions:
- Reheat the fajita mixture in the microwave or on a skillet until heated through.

Presentation ideas:
- Serve the fajita mixture on a large platter with the warm tortillas on the side.

Garnishes:
- Chopped cilantro
- Sliced jalapenos
- Sliced avocado

Pairings:
- Mexican rice
- Refried beans
- Chips and salsa

Suggested side dishes:
- Grilled corn on the cob
- Black bean salad
- Roasted sweet potatoes

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the vegetables are not cooking evenly, remove the cooked vegetables from the skillet and cook the remaining vegetables separately.

Food safety advice:
- Make sure to cook the pork to an internal temperature of 145°F to ensure it is safe to eat.

Food history:
- Fajitas originated in Texas in the 1930s and were traditionally made with skirt steak.

Flavor profiles:
- Savory
- Spicy
- Tangy

Serving suggestions:
- Serve the fajitas with a side of Mexican rice and refried beans for a complete meal.

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Region: Mexican

Taste: Savory, Spicy, Tangy, Smoky, Herbal