Pork with Pumpkin-Seed Sauce Recipe

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Pork with Pumpkin-Seed Sauce
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  1. Stir pumpkin seeds in heavy medium skillet over medium heat until golden and beginning to pop, about 8 minutes. Cool. Reserve 2 tablespoons seeds in bowl. In blender, mix 7 tablespoons pumpkin seeds and half each of lettuce, onion, cilantro, chilies, garlic, radish leaves and broth. Blend to smooth puree. Transfer to large bowl. Repeat with 7 tablespoons pumpkin seeds and remaining lettuce, onion, cilantro, chilies, garlic, radish leaves and broth. Pour into same large bowl. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add puree; boil until slightly thickened, stirring often, 10 minutes. Reduce heat to medium; cover partially. Simmer puree until reduced to thick sauce, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Preheat oven to 325°F. Sprinkle pork with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork; brown on all sides, about 10 minutes. Place skillet in oven; roast pork until thermometer inserted into center registers 150°F, about 45 minutes. Transfer pork to cutting board; let stand 10 minutes. Reserve pan juices.
  3. Slice pork thinly; place on platter. Re-warm sauce, adding pan juices; spoon sauce over pork. Top with reserved seeds.
  4. *Also known as pepitas. Available at Latin American markets, natural foods stores and many supermarkets.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 312.82 Kcal (1310 kJ)
Calories from fat 102.33 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.37g 17%
Cholesterol 127.96mg 43%
Sodium 447.21mg 19%
Potassium 802.4mg 17%
Total Carbs 2.54g 1%
Sugars 0.94g 4%
Dietary Fiber 0.76g 3%
Protein 42.36g 85%
Vitamin C 3.2mg 5%
Iron 2.1mg 12%
Calcium 51.5mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 83.24 Kcal (349 kJ)
Calories from fat 27.23 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.03g 17%
Cholesterol 34.05mg 43%
Sodium 119mg 19%
Potassium 213.52mg 17%
Total Carbs 0.68g 1%
Sugars 0.25g 4%
Dietary Fiber 0.2g 3%
Protein 11.27g 85%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 5%
Iron 0.6mg 12%
Calcium 13.7mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.1
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • sugar free

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