A pic of this dish can be seen here: http://buttoni.wordpress.com/2010/1...an-stewed-pork/

I concocted this dish tonight and it was quite delish! It gives a little tingle on your tongue from spice, but I would by no means call this dish hot! For those not on Atkins, this would be very good over rice rather than the spaghetti squash. A serving of this dish, using the spaghetti squash for the base, provides 45% RDA vitamin B6, 35% B12, 68% vitamin C, 37% copper, 40% Iron, 43% niacin, 32% phosphorous, 35% riboflavin, 47% selenium, 81% thiamin, 43% zinc. Pretty impressive nutrient stats, huh? So although it’s a bit carb pricey, you reap many nutrients from this dish.

MEXICAN STEWED PORK

INGREDIENTS:

12 oz. cubed pork (I use boston butt roast)
2 T. olive oil
3 oz. chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 oz. green bell pepper, diced large
2 oz. red bell pepper, diced large
14 oz. can of diced or crushed tomatoes
1 c. pork broth (I save & freeze all pork broth from roasts and freeze for such occasions)
½ c. chopped cilantro leaves
½ 2 lb. spaghetti squash
½ tsp. ground cumin
Dash each salt, black pepper and chili powder
¼ tsp. red pepper flakes
¼ tsp. xanthan or guar gum
1-2 tsp. guajillo chile (about 1 chile), seeded and chopped coarsely (See picture if unfamiliar with these very mild chiles.)


DIRECTIONS: Brown pork cubes well on all sides in olive oil over high heat. Add all remaining ingredients except the xanthan gum and spaghetti squash, which is what the stew will be served atop. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 1 hour or until meat is tender. Microwave on HI half the 2 lb. spaghetti squash, cut side down in ½” water for 15 minutes. Remove from oven, scoop off seeds and discard. Fork out threads (will make about 2-3 cups threads) into serving dish. Lightly dust xanthan/guar gum over stew liquid, stir and let thicken. Repeat if needed, waiting between dustings, until broth is slightly thick. Serve stewed meat over the spaghetti squash.

NUTRITIONAL INFO: Makes 4 servings, each containing:

284 calories
16.18 g fat
16.75 g carbs
4.2 g fiber
12.55 g NET CARBS
20 g protein
555 mg sodium

Sounds delish...going to give it a go this weekend

Hope ya like it, Michele!

Just popping in to let you know I tried this and it was AMAZINGLY good. I really enjoy the recipes on your blog as well. Thanks Buttoni!

So glad you enjoyed it, Michele. And I'm glad you are enjoying the site in general. I try to post a couple of new recipes each week. Do subscribe if you want an email when there's a new one, as I don't take the time to announce all of them here on the forums.