Beef / Pork

Low Fat Carnitas is for Dinner.

Low Fat Carnitas takes several minutes to prepare.

Low Fat Carnitas takes several minutes to cook.

Low Fat Carnitas makes 5 servings.

The ingredients for Low Fat Carnitas are:

1 1lb. Pork Tenderloin, roasted according to package directions and cooled for handling

Juice of 2 limes

3 tbsp chopped cilantro

1 tbsp cumin seeds

1 cup reduced sodium chicken broth

Dash of Salt (optional)

1 diced, seeded jalapeno or chile (optional)

Here is how you make Low Fat Carnitas:

Roast tenderoin according to package directions (to an internal temp of at least 165 degrees; can be done in advance, or a good way to use leftovers from a larger tenderloin)When cool enough to handle, shred the meat by hand into a large mixing bowl. Add cilantro, lime juice, salt, and jalapeno, if using, and mix well.Toast cumin seeds in a non-stick saute pan. Add pork and chicken broth, heat through, stirring occassionally to distribute heat.Serve! Makes about 5 servings in tacos or burritos, in salad, with beans and rice, or anywhere else you'd like!Number of Servings: 5Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KDUFFY.

The nutritional information for Low Fat Carnitas is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 5
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 169.4

• Total Fat: 5.8 g
• Cholesterol: 71.6 mg
• Sodium: 194.0 mg
• Total Carbs: 2.2 g
• Dietary Fiber: 0.3 g
• Protein: 26.1 g

Low Fat Carnitas is Mexican cuisine.