Vegetarian Yet Meaty Pozole Verde
Use your head. The power of cabbage gives a health boost to this tasty Mexican favorite.
July 27, 2008 and September 14, 2008
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 160 per serving
Percent from Fat: 29%
Cusine: Mexican, Vegetarian
Course: Lunch, Dinner
Diet: Vegetarian
Food as MedicineSM Ingredient: cabbage
Food as MedicineSM Tip
Red cabbage has at least six times as much antioxidant power as white cabbage.Culinary Taste Tip
Tabasco sauce adds flavor without carbs, calories, or fat.Culinary Technique Tip
For a meatier dish, substitute chicken broth for vegetable and chicken breast for the firm tofu.Ingredients
¾ cup tomatillo salsa or salsa verde2 cups low salt vegetable broth, organic preferred*
1 (15 oz.) can hominy, drained
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves, preferably Mexican
8 oz. extra firm lite tofu, cut into ½ inch cubes, such as Azumaya brand
1 to 2 teaspoons green hot sauce, such as Tabasco®
½ cup finely shredded or chopped red cabbage
½ ripe avocado, diced
4 lime wedges
Optional garnishes: julienned radish, reduced fat sour cream, pepitas (pumpkin seeds), additional Mexican oregano
Preparation
Heat salsa in a medium saucepan over medium high heat until simmering. Add broth, hominy and oregano and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. Sprinkle tofu with hot sauce, toss gently, add to the pan and continue to simmer 5 minutes. Ladle into shallow bowls and top with cabbage and avocado. Serve with lime wedges and optional garnishes.Substitutions
Green cabbage may replace the red cabbage if desired. Rustic guajillo salsa may replace the tomatillo salsa for a "red pozole".*For a non vegetarian dish, substitute chicken broth for vegetable and diced or shredded chicken breast for the firm tofu.
Tips
Look for cans of white or golden hominy (maiz pozolero) in the bean aisle of the supermarket or in Hispanic grocery stores.Nutritional Analysis
Total fat (g): 5.2; Fat calories (kc): 46; Cholesterol (mg): 0; Trans fatty acids (g): 0; Saturated fat (g): 0.4; Polyunsaturated fat (g): 0.3; Monounsaturated fat (g): 0.2; Fiber (g): 4; Carbohydrates (g): 21; Sugar (g): 3.3; Protein (g): 7.4; Sodium (mg): 579; Calcium (mg): 241Click here to receive new ChefMD® recipes via e-mail.
Comments on Vegetarian Yet Meaty Pozole Verde
From: Avanti
I like vegetarian recipes.
From: ACole
My teenage daughter is vegetarian so, I'm always looking for great tasting recipes.
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