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Chili Verde

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Ready In: 1 hour 25 minutes

Serves: 4

Serve this dish with a side salad and fruit for a complete meal.

What you'll need

Vegetable peeler

Cutting board

Sharp knife

Measuring spoons

Medium saucepan with cover

Blender container

Measuring cups

Large pan with lid

Spatula or spoon

Ingredients

Serves 4

1 pound Tomatillos Fresh, husks removed, washed, and cut into quarters

3 Anaheim Chilies roasted, peeled, seeded, and diced

3 Green Onions sliced

2 cloves Garlic chopped

1 Jalapeño Peppers seeded and diced

2 tablespoons Lime Juice Fresh

1 teaspoon Sugar

2 teaspoons Oil

1 ¹/₂ pounds Pork Tenderloin Lean, cut into 0.75 inch chunks

¹/₄ cup Cilantro Fresh, chopped

¹/₂ teaspoon Salt

Directions

1.Place tomatillos in a medium saucepan with a small amount of water. Cover and simmer for about 5 minutes until soft.

2.Drain tomatillos and place in a blender container with the Anaheim chilies, green onions, garlic, and jalapeño pepper. Blend on low speed until fairly smooth. Stir in lime juice and sugar and pour back into saucepan; set aside.

3.Heat oil in a large skillet. Add pork to skillet; cook and stir over high heat for about 5 minutes to brown; add to the pan with the sauce. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 50 minutes.

4.Remove cover and cook for 10 minutes more. Stir in cilantro and salt. Serve with ½ cup cooked brown rice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1.50 cup

Serving Per Container 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 413
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11 g		14%
	Saturated Fat 3 g	15%
Sodium 383 mg		17%
Total Carbohydrate 35 g		13%
	Dietary Fiber 6 g	21%
Protein 43 g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:

Publication: Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention Branch (NEOPB) Recipes

Authors: Nutrition Education And Obesity Prevention Branch Neopb

Source: Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention Branch (California Department of Public Health)
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