Low-Carb Tacos al Pastor with Fresh Veggies

Tacos al pastor are the perfect grab-and-go meal—packed with bold flavor and easy to customize. For a low-carb twist on traditional tacos al pastor, try using lettuce wraps instead of tortillas and add fresh veggies like radish, cucumber, or avocado for an extra nutrient boost.

Ingredients

• 500g thinly sliced pork.
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons achiote paste
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup white vinegar
• 1/4 cup pineapple juice
• 4 corn tortillas
• Fresh cilantro, chopped
• Chopped onions
• Pineapple chunks
• Salsa verde or salsa roja (optional)
• Lime wedges

Instructions

1. In a bowl, mix achiote paste, ground cumin, paprika, dried oregano, salt, pepper, white vinegar and pineapple juice to create a marinade sauce.
2. Add the thin slices of pork to the marinade, making sure each slice is well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for best flavor.
3. Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated pork slices until cooked through and lightly browned, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove from heat and let rest for a few minutes before cutting into smaller pieces.
4. Heat the corn tortillas on the grill for about 20 seconds per side.
5. Assemble the tacos by placing a few slices of grilled pork on each tortilla. Add chopped onions, fresh cilantro, pineapple chunks and salsa if desired. Serve with lime wedges.

Nutritional information:

• Calories: 271 kcal
• Protein: 27 g
• Fat: 8 g
• Carbohydrates: 21 g

The nutritional information in this recipe is an estimate.