Hearty Party Pozole

This pozole is so delicious and healthy that it’s truly worthy of a party. Garlic, cumin and green chiles add bursts of flavor to diced tomatoes, white hominy and chicken broth.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 8
• Yields: 8

Ingredients

• 1  lb  lean boneless pork loin (diced in 1/2 inch pieces)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 2  tablespoons  vegetable oil, divided
• 1  large onion, chopped
• 4  garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1  tablespoon chili powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 3 (15 1/2ounce) cans white hominy, drained (mote blanco)
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can diced tomatoes, no-salt added, drained
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1 (4 1/2ounce) can  chopped mild green chilies
•  finely sliced green onion, for garnish

Directions

1. Season pork with pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large saucepan over high heat. Add pork and cook and stir until pork is no longer pink. Transfer pork to a clean plate. Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining tablespoon vegetable oil, onion and garlic. Cook and stir about 5 minutes, or until softened and golden. Stir in chili powder and cumin. Add hominy, tomatoes, chicken broth and chiles, and bring to a boil. Add pork, reduce heat, and simmer for about 10 minutes until pork is cooked to desired doneness. To garnish, serve with green onions.
2. Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories 290; Total fat 8g; Saturated fat 1.5g; Cholesterol 35mg; Sodium 690mg; Carbohydrate 38g; Fiber 7g; Protein 17g.