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Aji Verde Pork Skewers with Grilled Corn
4 servings
40 minutes total

Ingredients

  • 2-inch piece fresh ginger, divided
  • 12 cloves garlic, divided
  • 1 pork tenderloin (about 1 lb)
  • Large zip-top bag
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 7 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
  • 4 ears fresh corn
  • 4 oz queso fresco, divided
  • 2 limes, for juice
  • 2 small jalapeño peppers
  • 8 (6-inch) wooden skewers
  • 8 large fresh basil leaves
  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro
  • ½ cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup water

Steps

    1. Peel and grate ginger and garlic (2 tablespoons each). Cut pork into bite-size cubes and place in bag (wash hands). Add to bag: paprika, 1 tablespoon ginger, 1 tablespoon garlic, 2 tablespoons oil, and 1 teaspoon salt; seal bag and turn to coat pork. Let stand to marinate.
    2. Preheat grill (or grill pan) on medium. Remove husks and silks from corn. Place corn in microwave-safe bowl; cover and microwave on HIGH 8 minutes.
    3. Meanwhile, crumble queso fresco (8 tablespoons), juice limes (2 tablespoons), and chop jalapeños, removing seeds and membranes if desired.
    4. Remove pork from marinade and thread onto skewers (wash hands). Coat corn with 1 tablespoon oil and ½ teaspoon salt. Grill pork and corn 6–8 minutes, turning occasionally, until corn is tender and pork is 145°F.
    5. Place lime juice, jalapeños, basil, cilantro, mayonnaise, water, 2 tablespoons queso fresco, and remaining 4 tablespoons oil, ½ teaspoon salt, and 1 tablespoon each ginger and garlic in blender (or food processor). Blend until smooth.
    6. Remove pork from skewers. Drizzle ½ cup aji verde evenly over corn; top with remaining 6 tablespoons queso fresco. Serve pork with corn and remaining aji verde.

Microwaves vary; adjust time as needed.

If fruits and vegetables are part of this recipe, be sure to wash thoroughly.

Wash hands, utensils, and surfaces with soap and water after any contact with raw meat, seafood, or eggs.
Do not reuse marinades.
Do not rinse raw meat.

Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 600, Total Fat 44g, Sat Fat 9g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 90mg, Sodium 1460mg, Total Carb 23g, Fiber 3g, Total Sugar 5g, (Incl. 0g Added Sugars), Protein 30g, Vitamin D 6%, Calc 15%, Iron 10%, Potassium 15%