Pork Fajitas

Ingredients:

• 4 (8-inch) whole wheat tortillas
• 1 tbsp + 2 tsp fresh lime juice, divided
• 1 tbsp + 1 1/2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 1/2 lbs. pork cutlets, about 1/2-inch thick
• 1 large red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
• 1 small onion, thinly sliced
• salt
• freshly ground black pepper

Makes 4 Servings

1. Heat oven or toaster oven to 200 F. Roll tortillas in foil and place in oven to warm.
2. Whisk together 1 tablespoon of the lime juice, 1 tablespoon of the oil, garlic an d chili powder in a large mixing bowl. Add pork and stir to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes.
3. While pork is marinating, heat remaining oil ina medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper and onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened and lightly browned, 10-12 minutes. Add remaining lime juice, stir and remove from heat; season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a plate and cover lossely with foil to keep warm. Wipe pan dry with paper towels.
4. Season pork on both sides with salt and pepper. Heat the same skillet over high heat. Cook pork until no longer pink in the center, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for 2 minutes.
5. Slice pork into thin strips, place on a platter with peppers and onions and serve with warmed tortillas.

WW POINTS VALUE: 10 pts.

Note: This recipe appears in the South Beach Diet Quick & Easy Cookbook. Who says you can have meat on a heart healthy diet? And who does not love Mexican food? I made this fajitas for dinner earlier this evening and my mom and I thought they were delicious. These fajitas made me feel like I was back in Mexico. They were very tender and juicy and flavorful as well. You can enjoy these fajitas as is or top them with your favorite Mexican toppings such as chopped lettuce, fresh cilantro or your favorite kind of salsa. Iron Chefs Jose Garces and Bobby Flay will be happy when you make these. BTW, I still want to challenge Bobby Flay to a Throwdown @ Boston College.