Southwestern Pork Lettuce Wraps Recipe

Name: Southwestern Pork Lettuce Wraps
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup mayonnaise; 1/3 cup whole buttermilk; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1 canned chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, seeded, plus 1/2 tsp. canned adobo sauce; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 1 lime); 1 teaspoon granulated sugar; 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided; 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin, divided; 1 (15-oz.) can black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 (8.5-oz.) pkg. microwavable basmati rice, prepared according to package directions; 1/4 cup chopped scallions (2 scallions); 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 (1-lb.) pork tenderloin, trimmed; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 12 butter lettuce leaves (from 1 head); ½ tablespoons salsa, divided; 3 ounces Cotija cheese, crumbled (about 3/4 cup)

Servings: persons

3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup whole buttermilk
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 canned chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, seeded, plus 1/2 tsp. canned adobo sauce
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 1 lime)
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin, divided
1 (15-oz.) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (8.5-oz.) pkg. microwavable basmati rice, prepared according to package directions
1/4 cup chopped scallions (2 scallions)
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 (1-lb.) pork tenderloin, trimmed
1 tablespoon olive oil
12 butter lettuce leaves (from 1 head)
½ tablespoons salsa, divided
3 ounces Cotija cheese, crumbled (about 3/4 cup)

1
Process mayonnaise, buttermilk, cilantro, chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, lime juice, sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of the cumin in a food processor or blender until blended and smooth, about 1 minute. Cover and chill until ready to use.
2
Stir together beans, rice, scallions, and 1/3 cup of the mayonnaise mixture. Cover and chill until ready to use.
3
Stir together black pepper and remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon cumin in a small bowl. Rub pork tenderloin with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt mixture.
4
Preheat grill to medium (350u00b0F to 400u00b0F). Place tenderloin on oiled grates. Grill, uncovered, turning occasionally, until a thermometer registers 140u00b0F when inserted in thickest portion of tenderloin, 13 to 15 minutes. Let rest 10 minutes. Thinly slice pork.
5
Spoon about 1/4 cup bean mixture onto each lettuce leaf, and top each with 2 to 3 slices of pork, 1 tablespoon salsa, and 1 tablespoon cheese. Serve with remaining mayonnaise mixture.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup mayonnaise, 1/3 cup whole buttermilk, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 1 canned chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, seeded, plus 1/2 tsp. canned adobo sauce, and more.

Yes, Southwestern Pork Lettuce Wraps falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Southwestern Pork Lettuce Wraps

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