Meal Kit
Cheesy Tortilla Pork Medallions
with chipotle squash and pears
Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.
Spice Level: Mild
Cook Within: 6 days
Contains: Milk
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Under %{max_calories} calories
Chef
Nigel Palmer
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 12 oz. Pork Tenderloin Medallions
- 2 Zucchini
- 1 Yellow Squash
- 1 Avocado
- 1 Lime
- 1 Jalapeno Pepper
- ½ oz. Tortilla Strips
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½ oz. Grated Cotija Cheese
- ¼ oz. Cilantro
- ½ tsp. Chipotle Seasoning
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Nutrition (per serving) pOJ5Ydqy
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Calories450
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Carbohydrates24g
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Net Carbs14g
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Fat22g
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Protein43g
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Sodium440mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Cooking Spray
- 1 Baking Sheet
- 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Trim zucchini and yellow squash ends, halve lengthwise, and cut into 1/2” half-moons.
Quarter lime.Stem and mince cilantro.Pat pork medallions dry, and season both sides with a pinch of pepper. -
2 Roast the Squash
Place zucchini and yellow squash on prepared baking sheet and toss with seasoning blend (to taste) and a pinch of salt and pepper.
Spread into a single layer and roast in hot oven until tender, 12-15 minutes.While squash roasts, cook pork medallions. -
3 Cook the Pork Medallions
Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil.
Add pork medallions to hot pan and cook until pork reaches a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 3-5 minutes per side. Medallion thickness can vary; if you receive a thinner medallion, we recommend checking for doneness sooner.Remove from burner. Rest, 3 minutes. -
4 Prepare Fruit and Finish Dish
Halve pears lengthwise, core, and cut into 1/8" slices.
Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping medallions with cheese and tortilla strips and garnishing squash with cilantro. Squeeze lime wedges over dish to taste. Serve sliced pear on the side. Bon appétit!
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