By Raquel Partida
POZOLE ROJO
12 steps
Prep:5minCook:2h
MEXICAN MEALS FOR WEIGHT LOSS: POZOLE ROJO 🇲🇽❤️ This classic Mexican dish is viewed as unhealthy but in reality it packs protein and complex carbs! The traditional toppings - cabbage, onion, radishes, and lemon ensure you’re getting in plenty of vegetables with this meal! This will surely become a staple in your fitness journey, especially during as the weather gets cooler 🥶
Updated at: Sat, 21 Oct 2023 05:53:49 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
41
Low
Glycemic Load
14
Moderate
Nutrition per serving
Calories407.9 kcal (20%)
Total Fat14.5 g (21%)
Carbs34.8 g (13%)
Sugars7.2 g (8%)
Protein31.7 g (63%)
Sodium917.2 mg (46%)
Fiber6.8 g (24%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings
Instructions
Step 1
1. Add 80 ounces of water to a large pot and once boiling salt (and/or chicken bouillon) to taste, bay leaves, garlic cloves, and onion to the pot.
Step 2
2. Bring heat to low medium. Add chicken and boil for 20 minutes. Remove impurities at the top of the water as needed.
Step 3
3. Clean, deseed, and remove veins from the chiles.
Step 4
4. Add chiles in the pot and boil for 10-15 minutes or until they have softened.
Step 5
5. While waiting, drain and wash hominy.
Step 6
6. Remove the chiles, garlic, and onion. Add to a blender with 2 cups of chicken broth, thyme, cumin, and oregano to taste. Blend well.
Step 7
7. Remove chicken and add hominy into pot.
Step 8
8. Shred chicken and discard bones and skin.
Step 9
9. Add the shredded chicken and strained salsa into the pot.
Step 10
10. Mix well, cover, and cook for 15 minutes on low heat. If needed add any additional seasonings.
Step 11
11. Chop cabbage, onion, and radishes along with any other toppings.
Step 12
12. Serve pozole and top with 90 grams cabbage, 30 grams onion, 45 grams radishes and lemon juice to taste.
