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Quick and Easy Pork Fajitas

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Fajitas are a famous family favourite. Our Quick and Easy Pork Fajitas recipe, takes less than 30 minutes to prepare and cook and showcases sizzling strips of pork in the starring role.

This recipe is part of our healthy recipe collection, which contains many recipes that cost under £1.50 per head*.

Prep time: 15 mins

Cook time: 10 mins

Serves: 4

Cooking Skill: Easy

Ingredients

300g pork stir-fry strips or 4 pork medallions, fat removed and cut into 1cm strips
Zest and juice of 1/2 lime
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
2 tablespoons freshly chopped coriander
1 x 150g carton fat-free natural yogurt
2 teaspoons oil
8 soft wholewheat tortillas
For the salsa
4 tomatoes, deseeded and finely diced
1 small red onion, peeled and finely diced
Juice of 1/2 lime

Method

Step 1

In a medium bowl, mix together the pork stir-fry strips, zest and juice of 1/2 lime, smoked paprika and quarter of the coriander.

Step 2

In a small bowl, stir in another quarter of coriander into the yogurt and set both aside.

Step 3

To make the salsa, in a large bowl mix all the ingredients together. Season to taste.

Step 4

Heat the oil in a medium frying pan and fry the pork for 4-5 minutes, remove from heat and add 2 tablespoons of warm water. Return the pan to the heat and continue to cook, stirring occasionally for a further 4-5 minutes, or until the meat juices run clear.

Step 5

Warm the tortillas according to the pack instructions. Spoon some salsa in the centre of each tortilla, and then the remaining coriander, and top with a little pork; add a dollop of yogurt. Roll up and serve immediately.

Tips and Serving Suggestions

Why not try serving with corn tortillas for a truly authentic experience?

*Cost per serving based on proportion of ingredients used to make the dish. Total cost of ingredients calculated based on average price across four British supermarkets. Prices correct as of 06/11/2023; but are subject to change due to fluctuations in ingredient prices.

Each serving provides

Based on strips
Energy

2047kj

486kcal

24%

Fat

10.5g

15%

Saturates

3.8g

19%

Sugars

10.4g

12%

Salt

1.34g

22%

% of an adult's Reference intake
Typical energy values per 100g: 616kJ, 146kcal, 3.2g fat, 1.1g saturates
Each serving provides: 30.9g Protein, 61.5g Carbohydrate, 11.3g Fibre
If different cuts of meat are used, then the nutrition info may vary

Method

Step 1

In a medium bowl, mix together the pork stir-fry strips, zest and juice of 1/2 lime, smoked paprika and quarter of the coriander.

Step 2

In a small bowl, stir in another quarter of coriander into the yogurt and set both aside.

Step 3

To make the salsa, in a large bowl mix all the ingredients together. Season to taste.

Step 4

Heat the oil in a medium frying pan and fry the pork for 4-5 minutes, remove from heat and add 2 tablespoons of warm water. Return the pan to the heat and continue to cook, stirring occasionally for a further 4-5 minutes, or until the meat juices run clear.

Step 5

Warm the tortillas according to the pack instructions. Spoon some salsa in the centre of each tortilla, and then the remaining coriander, and top with a little pork; add a dollop of yogurt. Roll up and serve immediately.

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