Oaxacan Pork-Calabacitas Tostadas
Smoky Oaxacan-spiced pork tops crisp tortillas with late-summer Washington zucchini, sweet corn, lime, and queso for a fast seasonal dinner.
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It scored 7/10, below our 8/10 retry mark.
- Total time: 40 min
- Servings: 2 servings
- Estimated total cost: $9
- Calories per serving: 670 cal
- Stovetop
Ingredients
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Ground Pork8 ounces $5.99
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Organic Zucchini Squash12 ounces (about 2 medium) $2.77
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Bi-color Corn2 ears $0.79
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Red Onion1/2 medium $1.99
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Organic Garlic, 3 CT2 cloves $2.69
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Lime1 $0.69
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Corn tortillas6 small
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Queso fresco1 1/2 ounces
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Organic Cilantro1/4 cup chopped $1.99
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Olive oil1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon
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Ancho chile powder2 teaspoons
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Ground cumin1 teaspoon
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Dried Mexican oregano1/2 teaspoon
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Kosher salt1 teaspoon
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Black pepper1/4 teaspoon
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Water2 tablespoons
Instructions
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Prepare the produce and garnishes:
- Dice 12 ounces Organic Zucchini Squash into 1/2-inch pieces.
- Cut the kernels from 2 ears Bi-color Corn.
- Finely chop 1/2 medium Red Onion.
- Mince 2 cloves Organic Garlic.
- Juice half of 1 Lime and cut the other half into wedges.
- Chop 1/4 cup Organic Cilantro.
- Crumble 1 1/2 ounces queso fresco.
Keep the onion and garlic together, the zucchini and corn together, and the garnishes separate.
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Combine 8 ounces Ground Pork with:
- 2 teaspoons ancho chile powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Mix gently until evenly seasoned.
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Brush 6 small corn tortillas on both sides with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Heat a large skillet over medium-high and cook the tortillas in batches until crisp and browned, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer the tostadas to plates.
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Add the seasoned pork to the hot skillet. Sauté while breaking it into small crumbles until browned and the center reaches 160°F, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer the cooked pork to a bowl.
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Add 1 teaspoon olive oil and the prepared onion-garlic mixture to the skillet. Sauté for 2 minutes, then add the prepared zucchini and corn with 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt. Cook until lightly browned and crisp-tender, 5 to 6 minutes.
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Return the cooked pork to the skillet. Add 2 tablespoons water and the prepared lime juice; toss over medium heat until juicy and well combined, 1 to 2 minutes.
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Plate three tostadas per person and spoon the pork-calabacitas mixture over them. Finish with the prepared queso fresco and cilantro, then serve with the prepared lime wedges.
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Drink pairing: A chilled dry rosé balances the smoky chile, rich pork, and tangy lime.