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Ponzu Pork Tacos with Mandarin Oranges
5 min prep time
10 min cook time
4servings
Recipe by
Emily Weeks, RDN, LD
Photo by
Emily Weeks, RDN, LD
How to Make Ponzu Pork Tacos with Mandarin Oranges
Take taco Tuesday to the next level with this diabetes-friendly recipe! The Japanese ponzu sauce adds Asian-inspired flair to the traditionally Mexican taco. A little bit sweet, a little bit salty, with a touch of heat from red chili flakes, this recipe checks all the flavor boxes.
5 min prep time
10 min cook time
4servings
2 tacos
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Step-By-Step Instructions:
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Preheat a large skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil and pork. Cook, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink, 4–5 minutes.
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Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the ingredients for the Ponzu sauce.
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Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the ingredients for the ponzu sauce.
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Pour ponzu sauce into the skillet and cook for 2–3 minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the pork. Remove from heat.
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To assemble, divide pork between tortillas. Top with lettuce, oranges, and crunchy noodles.
Nutrition facts
4 Servings
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Serving Size
2 tacos
- Amount per serving Calories 330
- % Daily value*
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Total Fat
9g
12%
- Saturated Fat 1.5g 8%
- Trans Fats 0g
- Cholesterol 60mg 20%
- Sodium 370mg 16%
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Total Carbohydrate
35g
13%
- Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
- Total Sugars 6g
- Added Sugars 0g 0%
- Protein 26g
- Potassium 556mg 12%
Ingredients
olive oil
1 tbsp
pork tenderloin (sliced into strips)
1 lbs
lower sodium soy sauce (for the Ponzu sauce)
2 tbsp
orange juice
2 tbsp
lemon juice
1 1/2 tbsp
garlic (minced)
1 clove
fresh ginger (minced)
2 tsp
rice wine (mirin)
1 1/2 tsp
Cornstarch
1 tsp
Red Chili Flakes
1/8 tsp
corn tortillas
8 whole
butter lettuce (shredded)
2 cup
canned mandarin oranges (packed in water, drained)
8 oz
dried sesame noodles (broken into pieces)
1/4 cup
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