Al Pastor Loaded Fries
This recipe was created by Humane World for Animals’ expert chefs and approved by our team of registered dietitians.
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Servings: 12
Serving size: 13.12 ounces
Ingredients
21 cups potato, French fry, curly cut, frozen
1 ½ cups oranges, juice
¼ cup chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, canned 2 each
6 tablespoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon cumin, ground
1 tablespoon oregano, dried, whole leaves
3 tablespoons canola oil
12 1/3 cups vegan meat crumbles
3 cups nacho cheez
1 ½ cups pineapple, tidbits, canned, in juice, drained
Preparation
- For fries: Prepare frozen curly fries according to package instructions.
- For al pastor: Combine orange juice, peppers, sugar, vinegar, cumin and oregano in a blender and blend until smooth.
- For meat crumbles: To a large sauté pan on medium-high heat add oil and vegan meat crumbles. Sauté crumbles for 3-5 minutes or until lightly browned. Add reserved al pastor sauce and cook until fully incorporated and browned. Hold hot for service.
- For nacho cheez: See recipe for “nacho cheez“. Prepare recipe and hold hot for service.
- For service: Portion 1 3/4 cup curly fries topped with 1/2 cup al pastor meat crumbles, 1/4 cup nacho cheez sauce, and 2 tablespoons pineapple tidbits.
Nutrition Information
Crediting: Each serving provides 2 oz eq meat/meat alternate and 1 cup starchy vegetable.
Calories: 503 Total Fat: 17g Saturated Fat: 1.57g Trans Fat: 0.03g Carbohydrate: 63.35g Fiber: 4.6g Total Sugars: 14g Protein: 32g Sodium: 1,025 mg
*The nutrition information is an estimate based on general ingredients. These amounts will vary based on the products you are using.