Green Chili Pork Recipe
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 3 (1 lb/450g) poblano peppers
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1½ lbs (675g) boneless pork ribs, cut into slices
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground chipotle pepper
- 6 (¾lb/340g) tomatillos, cut into wedges
- Salt to taste
- 1 cup (30g) cilantro, chopped
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 172g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 306 | |
| Calories from Fat 169 | 55% |
| Total Fat 18.96g | 24% |
| Saturated Fat 3.75g | 15% |
| Trans Fat 0.26g | |
| Cholesterol 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium 63mg | 3% |
| Potassium 627mg | 18% |
| Total Carbs 3.1g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.6g | 2% |
| Sugars 1.1g | 1% |
| Protein 29.44g | 47% |
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