Pigeon Pea Tacos al Pastor with Coconut Lime Slaw

Name: Pigeon Pea Tacos al Pastor with Coconut Lime Slaw
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 6 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mexican,
Ingredients: 2 tbsps lime juice; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp honey; 2 cups shredded cabbage; 1/4 cup flaked coconut; 2 tbsps chopped fresh cilantro; 2 tsps olive oil; 2 plum tomatoes chopped; 1 cup finely chopped pineapple; 1 can (15 to 16 oz) brown pigeon peas rinsed and drained; 2 tsps organic oregano; 1 1/2 tsps McCormick Gourmet™ Organic Garlic Powder; 1 tsp McCormick Gourmet™ Organic Cumin, Ground; 1 tsp McCormick Gourmet™ Organic Paprika, Smoked; 12 taco shells warmed

This hearty, meat-free twist on classic tacos al pastor features a protein-packed filling of spiced pigeon peas, tomatoes and pineapple paired with a cooling coconut-lime cabbage slaw.

20m

PREP TIME

6m

COOK TIME

271

CALORIES

15

INGREDIENTS

Servings: 6 (2 tacos)

Ingredients

Coconut Lime Slaw
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon honey
2 cups shredded cabbage
1/4 cup flaked coconut
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Pigeon Pea Tacos al Pastor
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 plum tomatoes, chopped
1 cup finely chopped pineapple
1 can (15 to 16 ounces) brown pigeon peas, rinsed and drained
2 teaspoons McCormick Gourmet™ Organic Oregano Leaves
1 1/2 teaspoons McCormick Gourmet™ Organic Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon McCormick Gourmet™ Organic Ground Cumin
1 teaspoon McCormick Gourmet™ Organic Smoked Paprika
12 taco shells, warmed

INSTRUCTIONS

1 For the Slaw, mix lime juice, olive oil and honey in medium bowl until well blended. Add cabbage, coconut and cilantro; toss to coat. Cover. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
2 For the Tacos, heat oil in large skillet on medium heat. Add tomatoes and pineapple; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until softened. Add pigeon peas and seasonings; cook and stir until heated through. Serve pigeon pea mixture in warm taco shells topped with Coconut Lime Slaw.