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Easiest Vegan Pozole Verde Recipe

This vegan pozole verde is the perfect comfort food in a bowl. You can easily make pozole without meat and have all the traditional flavors!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 393 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Main Course , Soup
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp oil 15 mL
  • 1 yellow onion finely diced, about 1 cup
  • 1 Jalapeño deseeded and finely diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 8 oz sliced button mushrooms 226 g
  • 1 oz can hominy drained, 425 g
  • 1 oz can pinto beans drained, 425 g
  • 1 lb tomatillos diced, 450 g
  • 4 cups vegetable broth 950 mL
  • 2 Tbsp lime juice 30 mL
  • Pinch of salt and pepper
  • Garnishes: sliced radish, avocado, cilantro

Instructions

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  1. Flavor Base: Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, jalapeno, garlic, cumin, and oregano. Cook until onion is soft, about 3 minutes.
  2. Mushrooms: Stir in mushrooms, cooking until they release out their moisture, about 5 minutes.
  3. Fillings: Stir in hominy, beans, tomatillos, and broth. Cover and let gently simmer for 20 minutes.
  4. Finish: Right before serving, add lime juice and a pinch of salt and pepper (taste and add more as needed). Serve hot with garnishes.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 393kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 60.5g (20%) Protein 22.6g (45%) Fat 7.7g (12%) Saturated Fat 1.1g (6%) Cholesterol 0mg (0%) Sodium 929mg (39%) Potassium 1645mg (47%) Fiber 14.8g (59%) Sugar 5.3g (11%) Calcium 117mg (12%) Iron 7mg (39%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 393

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 393kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 60.5g 20%
Protein 22.6g 45%
Fat 7.7g 12%
Saturated Fat 1.1g 6%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 929mg 39%
Potassium 1645mg 35%
Fiber 14.8g 59%
Sugar 5.3g 11%
Calcium 117mg 12%
Iron 7mg 39%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.