Tastykitchen.com Al Pastor Potato Skins Recipe

Total time: 500 minutes

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Net Carbs are 5% of calories per serving, at 30g per serving. Although the amount is above what's considered keto-friendly, it shouldn't kick you out of ketosis.

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  • Net Carbs are 5% of calories per serving, at 30g per serving. This food is a little higher than what's considered keto-friendly but it falls within a range that won't kick you out of ketosis. Take into account any foods you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This food's %DV (daily value percentage) for sodium is 31%. At 707mg, it's considered high in sodium according to the FDA's standard for %DV (daily value percentage), which considers any food with %DV of more than 20% as high in sodium. The organization recommends 2300mg of sodium as the daily limit. High sodium is believed to be associated with health problems such as heart disease, strokes, high blood pressure, and kidney malfunctions. There's also a belief that diets with high amounts of salt correlates with obesity, but the link hasn't proven to be so direct. Instead, salt may trigger overeating by increasing the feeling of hunger, according to studies referenced in this WebMD article about salt & obesity. Add-ons such as sauces and condiments are the usual high-sodium culprits in most restaurant meals. Sodium additives are responsible for most high sodium amounts in packaged foods, especially frozen meals. For most adults, a healthy range for daily maximum sodium consumption is between 1500-2300mg; foods should be within 5%-20% DV per serving.
  • This meal may require cooking oil. Not all cooking oils are healthy. Extra virgin olive oil and avocado oil are the best cooking oils to use in recipes, whereas plant-based oils are the worst for your health. Virgin coconut oil and butter fall in the middle. Learn more about the healthiest and unhealthiest cooking oils.

Tastykitchen.com Al Pastor Potato Skins Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4 servings   ( 402 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 566
Total Fat: 37g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 96mg
Sodium: 707mg
Total Carbohydrates: 36g
Dietary Fiber: 6g
Sugar: 8g
Protein: 24g
Calcium: 83mg Iron: 3mg
Potassium: 1215mg Vitamin A: 82mcg
Vitamin C: 90mg Vitamin D: 2mcg

Ingredients

  • FOR THE AL PASTOR:
  • 1 pound Pork Shoulder, Cubed
  • ½ whole Large Onion, Quartered
  • 1 whole Orange, Juiced
  • 6 cloves Garlic, Minced
  • 3 whole Pasilla Chili Peppers, Seeded, Boiled And Chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoons Cracked Black Pepper
  • ½ Tablespoons Vinegar
  • 2 Tablespoons Canola Oil
  • FOR THE POTATO SKINS:
  • 2 whole Small To Medium Sized Russet Potatoes, Rinsed Clean
  • 2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter, melted
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 pinch Cracked Black Pepper
  • 1 cup Cooked Al Pastor
  • 1 whole Roma Tomato, Diced
  • ½ whole Avocado, diced
  • 3 Tablespoons Onion, Minced
  • 3 Tablespoons Pineapple, Diced
  • 2 Tablespoons Fresh Cilantro, Chopped
  • 1 whole Lime, Quartered

Instructions

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