Fajita Pork and Pasta! Quick! Easy! Tasty!

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Fajita Pork and Pasta!

prep time 15 min cook 20 minutes
Serves 4

NI: 403 calories, 3g fat, 4g fiber

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups whole-wheat penne
6 tbsp lime juice
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp bround cumin
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 (1 pound) pork tenderloin, trimmed and thinly sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 medium onion, cut into thin wedges
1 small carrot, shreded
1 (4oz) can green chiles, drained and chopped
1 medium zucchini, cut in half lengthewise and sliced

Directions:

Cook the penne according to package directions, omitting the salt, if desired. Drain and cover to keep warm.

Meanwhile, combine 2 tbsp of the lime juice, 1 tbsp of the oil, the cumin, chili powder, and garlic powder in a medium bowl. Add the pork and tiss to coat. Heat the remaining 1 tbsp oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork mixture and cook, stirring occasionally, until the pork is browned, 2-3 minutes.

Add the bell peppers, onion, carrot, and chiles; cook, stirring constantly, until the vegetables are crisp-tender, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in the zucchini and remaining 4 tbsp lime juice; cover and cook untl the zucchini is crisp-tender, about 2 minutes longer. Add the penne and stir to coat.