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Carnitas with Orzo and Peppers in Red Mole Sauce Recipe

Carnitas with Orzo and Peppers in Red Mole Sauce Recipe

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Carnitas with Orzo and Peppers in Red Mole Sauce

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (1-1/2 to 2 lb), cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1-1/2 tsp salt, divided
1/2 tsp pepper
1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
1 each medium green, sweet red and yellow peppers
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tbsp olive oil
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup red mole sauce
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 cup (4 oz) quesadilla or monterey jack cheese, shredded

Directions:

Place pork in a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan, sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Bake at 325° for 1-1/2 hours or until tender.
Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside. In a large skillet, saute peppers and onion in oil until crisp-tender. In a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan, combine the orzo, peppers and onion.
In a small saucepan, whisk the chicken broth, mole sauce, tomato paste and remaining salt. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Pour over orzo and vegetables. Stir in pork; sprinkle with cheese. Cool. Cover; may be frozen for up to 3 months.
To use frozen carnitas: Thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover and bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until heated through. Uncover; broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes or until cheese is lightly golden. Yield: 5 servings.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	435.03 Kcal (1821 kJ)
Calories from fat	206.51 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	22.95g	35%
Cholesterol	113.3mg	38%
Sodium	1222.05mg	51%
Potassium	933.51mg	20%
Total Carbs	17.77g	6%
Sugars	3.89g	16%
Dietary Fiber	3.31g	13%
Protein	38.46g	77%
Vitamin C	43.4mg	72%
Iron	2.9mg	16%
Calcium	94.6mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	121.76 Kcal (510 kJ)
Calories from fat	57.8 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.42g	35%
Cholesterol	31.71mg	38%
Sodium	342.05mg	51%
Potassium	261.29mg	20%
Total Carbs	4.97g	6%
Sugars	1.09g	16%
Dietary Fiber	0.93g	13%
Protein	10.76g	77%
Vitamin C	12.1mg	72%
Iron	0.8mg	16%
Calcium	26.5mg	9%

* 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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