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FAST FIX

GRILLED PORK TACOS

My family raves about this moist pork with smoked paprika and pineapple. I dish it up with brown rice and a salad of avocado and tomatoes. It’s ready in just 30 minutes!

—E GELESKY BALA CYNWYD, PA


START TO FINISH: 30 MIN. • MAKES: 4 SERVINGS

1 pound boneless pork ribeye chops, cut into 3 /4 -inch cubes

2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons lime juice, divided

1 teaspoon smoked or regular paprika

1 /2 teaspoon salt

1 /4 teaspoon pepper

3 /4 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained

1 /2 cup canned unsweetened pineapple tidbits plus 1 tablespoon reserved juice

2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion

2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

4 flour tortillas (6 to 8 inches), warmed

Reduced-fat sour cream or plain yogurt, optional

1.  In a large bowl, toss cubed pork with 2 tablespoons lime juice and seasonings; let stand 5 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix beans, pineapple with reserved juice, onion, cilantro and the remaining lime juice.

2.  Thread pork onto four metal or soaked wooden skewers. On a lightly greased grill rack, grill kabobs, covered, over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until tender, turning occasionally.

3.  Remove pork from skewers; serve in tortillas. Top with bean mixture and, if desired, sour cream.

PER SERVING 1 taco with 1 /4 cup salsa: 383 cal., 16g fat ( 6g sat. fat ) , 66mg chol., 636mg sod., 31g carb. ( 6g sugars, 4g fiber ) , 27g pro.