Veracruz-Style Hominy Recipe

Name: Veracruz-Style Hominy Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: Kosher salt, to taste; 1 pound fresh hominy or 1 (29-ounce) can hominy, drained and rinsed; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 white onion, chopped; 1 red bell pepper, sliced; Freshly ground black pepper; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; 2 pounds ripe tomatoes, cored and chopped; 1 cup chopped Italian parsley, plus more for garnish; 1/2 cup water; 1 lemon, thinly sliced; 2 bay leaves; 1/4 cup sliced pickled jalapeños; 1/4 cup chopped, pitted green olives; 1 tablespoon, drained non-pariel capers in brine; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1/4 teaspoon ground chipotle chile powder

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:30min

A delicious and simple side dish or plant-based main course of plump hominy made a la Veracruzana or Veracruz-style with tomatoes, green chilies, green olives, capers, and parsley. Meet your new favorite healthy hominy recipe. Vegan and gluten-free!

Updated at: Sat, 26 Jul 2025 03:23:29 GMT