Coconut-Lime Pork Tacos with Black Beans & Avocado
Coconut-Lime Pork Tacos with Black Beans & Avocado are a vibrant culinary delight that transports your taste buds to the tropics. Each bite features succulent pork marinated in creamy coconut milk and tangy lime, wrapped in warm tortillas, and topped with fresh avocado and hearty black beans. Ideal for casual dinners or festive gatherings, these tacos promise a flavor fiesta that’s both easy to prepare and absolutely satisfying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (2 tacos per serving) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pork tenderloin
- 1 cup coconut milk (full-fat recommended)
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Marinate the pork tenderloin in coconut milk, lime juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper for at least one hour (overnight preferred).
- Preheat your grill or oven to medium-high heat (around 400°F or 200°C).
- Grill the marinated pork for about 20-25 minutes until it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C), flipping halfway through.
- While the pork cooks, prepare toppings: slice avocado, rinse black beans, and chop cilantro.
- After resting for five minutes post-cooking, slice the pork thinly against the grain and warm tortillas.
- Assemble tacos with sliced pork, black beans, avocado slices, and sprinkle with cilantro; serve with extra lime juice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - For enhanced flavor, marinate overnight. - Substitute pork with chicken or tofu for variations. - Consider adding toppings like mango salsa or shredded cabbage for added texture.