Low Fat Al Pastor Tacos

Satisfy your taco cravings guilt-free with these irresistible Low Fat Al Pastor Tacos, a lighter spin on the classic Mexican street food favorite! Made with tender, lean pork tenderloin and sweet, caramelized pineapple chunks, these tacos are bursting with bold, smoky flavors thanks to a marinade of ancho chili powder, cumin, oregano, and zesty lime juice. This recipe keeps things healthy by using minimal olive oil and low-sodium soy sauce, making it perfect for a balanced meal without sacrificing taste. Served on warm corn tortillas and topped with fresh cilantro and crunchy red onion, these tacos are ready in under an hour and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a festive taco night. Enjoy a vibrant, mouthwatering meal that’s big on flavor but low in fat and calories!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Lean pork tenderloin
• 200 grams Pineapple chunks
• 1 tablespoon Ancho chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Oregano
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 2 tablespoons Low sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
• 1 teaspoon Olive oil
• 8 pieces Corn tortillas
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Pepper

Directions

Step 1

Trim excess fat from the pork tenderloin and slice it into thin strips about 2 cm wide.

Step 2

In a mixing bowl, combine ancho chili powder, ground cumin, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, low sodium soy sauce, fresh lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mix well.

Step 3

Add the pork strips to the marinade, ensuring each piece is well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 8 hours for more flavor.

Step 4

While the pork is marinating, slice the red onion into thin rings. Chop the cilantro finely. Set aside.

Step 5

After marinating, heat a non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add the marinated pork strips and cook for 5-7 minutes or until thoroughly cooked, stirring occasionally.

Step 6

Add the pineapple chunks to the pan and cook for an additional 3 minutes until they are slightly caramelized and heated through.

Step 7

While the pork and pineapple are cooking, warm the corn tortillas on a separate skillet or in the microwave until soft and pliable.

Step 8

Assemble the tacos by placing cooked pork and pineapple mixture onto each corn tortilla, then topping with fresh cilantro and sliced red onion.

Step 9

Serve immediately with additional lime wedges if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1266.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1921.2

Total Fat 45.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g
Cholesterol 310mg	0%
Sodium 2729.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 220.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 34.4g	0%
Total Sugars 26.9g
Protein 160.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 358.4mg	0%
Iron 15.4mg	0%
Potassium 3505.3mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 21.0%

Protein: 33.3%

Carbs: 45.7%