Tex-Mex Pork Kabobs with Chili Sour Cream Sauce
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Ingredients:
2-1/4
teaspoons chili powder, divided
1-3/4
teaspoons cumin, divided
3/4
teaspoon garlic powder, divided
3/4
teaspoon onion powder, divided
3/4
teaspoon oregano, divided
1
pork tenderloin (1-1/2 pounds), trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1
cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/4
teaspoon black pepper
1
large red bell pepper, cored, seeded and cut into small chunks
1
large green bell pepper, cored, seeded and cut into small chunks
1
large yellow bell pepper, cored, seeded and cut into small chunks
Preparation:
1.
Combine 1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder and 1/2 teaspoon oregano in medium bowl. Add pork; toss until well coated. Cover tightly; refrigerate 2 to 3 hours.
2.
Combine sour cream, 1/4 teaspoon salt, pepper and remaining 3/4 teaspoon chili powder, 3/4 teaspoon cumin, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon onion powder and 1/4 teaspoon oregano in small bowl; mix well. Cover tightly; refrigerate 2 to 3 hours.
3.
If using wooden skewers, soak in water 20 minutes before using. Preheat grill or broiler.
4.
Toss pork with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Thread meat and peppers onto 6 skewers. Grill over medium-hot coals 10 minutes until meat is no longer pink in center, turning several times. If broiling, place skewers on foil-lined baking sheet. Broil 8 inches from heat 5 minutes per side until no longer pink in center, turning once. Serve immediately with sour cream sauce.
Nutritional Information:
| Serving Size: 1 skewer with 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons sour cream sauce |
| Fiber |
1 g |
| Carbohydrate |
8 g |
| Cholesterol |
79 mg |
| Saturated Fat |
4 g |
| Total Fat |
8 g |
| Calories from Fat |
33 % |
| Calories |
213 |
| Protein |
27 g |
| Sodium |
376 mg |
Dietary Exchange:
| Meat |
3-1/2 |
| Vegetable |
1-1/2 |