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Pork Medallions and Chipotle Crema with Corn and Crispy Zucchini

stovetop cooking

Prep & Cook Time: 10-15 min.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Spice Level: Medium

Cook Within: 4 days

Contains: Milk, Wheat

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    Under 35g carbs

In Your Box (serves 2)

  • 12 oz. Pork Tenderloin Medallions
  • 8 oz. Sliced Zucchini
  • 2 Halved Ear of Corn
  • 1 Lime
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    2 oz. Sour Cream
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    1 oz. Chili Lime Butter
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    1 Tbsp. Chipotle Pesto
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    2 Tbsp. Panko Breadcrumbs
  • ¼ oz. Cilantro
  • 1 tsp. Light Chili Powder

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    550
  • Carbohydrates
    26g
  • Net Carbs
    23g
  • Fat
    33g
  • Protein
    41g
  • Sodium
    1120mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
  • 1 Baking Sheet
  • 1 Mixing Bowl

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
  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Place zucchini and corn on prepared baking sheet and toss with 2 tsp. olive oil, 1/2 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper.

    Spread into a single layer and top wtih panko and a pinch of chili powder (rest is yours to do with as you please).

    Place under hot broiler and broil until zucchini is tender and panko is golden, 8-12 minutes.

    Keep an eye on the broiler; vegetables may burn easily.

    While vegetables, broil, cook pork

  2. 2

    Cook the Pork

    Pat pork medallions dry, and season all over with a pinch of salt and pepper.

    Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 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.

    Remove from burner. Rest at least 2 minutes.

  3. 3

    Prepare Ingredients and Make Crema

    Halve lime. Cut one half into wedges and juice the other half.

    Stem cilantro and coarsely chop.

    Combine sour cream, chipotle pesto, 1 tsp. lime juice, and a pinch of salt in a mixing bowl.

  4. 4

    Finish the Dish

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping vegetables with lime butter and garnishing meal with cilantro. Bon appétit!

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