Kimchi is laced with capsaicin, the compound that gives chili peppers their kick. A 2015 study found that capsaicin increases the fat-burning effect of exercise.

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb pork tenderloin, sliced into ½-inch-thick rounds
  • 1 tbsp grape-seed or canola oil
  • 1½ cups chopped kimchi
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 orange bell pepper, diced
  • 1 mango, diced
  • 2 scallions, thinly sliced
  • ⅓ cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 small avocado
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 tsp lime zest
  • 12 large lettuce leaves
  • to taste salt and pepper

Directions

  1. Season pork with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add pork slices and heat until cooked through, about 3 minutes per side.
  2. In a bowl, toss together kimchi, tomatoes, bell pepper, mango, scallions, and cilantro.
  3. Place avocado, sour cream, and lime zest in a food processor or blender and blend until smooth.
  4. Divide pork among lettuce leaves. Top with kimchi salsa and avocado cream.
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