Classic Carnitas on a Bun

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Classic Carnitas on a Bun

  • 12 min.

  • 480 cal.

  • 2 serv.

  • No Heat

Ingredients
Instructions

Cook time: 12 minutes

Remove bay leaf from half the pork, then chop into 2-inch chunks; heat skillet over med-high, add pork + sauté 4-5 min until soft; break up pork using forks + sear in one layer 2-3 min more until crisp

Heat 1 tbsp oil in skillet over med-high + sauté pepper mix with salt/pep 4-5 min or until soft + starting to brown

Meanwhile, toast 2 croissants until warm + golden

Top each croissant with pork + peppers—looks good!(Tip: try using the remaining pork in tacos for dinner tomorrow)

Nutrition

Servings: 2

Amount per serving

480

Calories

29g

Fat

29g

Carbs

4g

Fiber

27g

Protein

7g

Sugars

Calories per serving

480

Total Fat

29g

38

Saturated Fat

13g

65%

Trans Fat

0g

Cholesterol

95mg

32%

Sodium

790mg

35%

Total Carbohydrates

29g

11%

Dietary Fiber

4g

15%

Total Sugars

7g

Included 2g added sugars

4%

Protein

27g

Vitamin D

0%

Calcium

0%

Iron

7%

Potassium

5%

The % Daily Value (DV) is based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Calorie amount includes all olive oil mentioned in the recipe.

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