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How to Make Instant Pot® Vegetarian Pozole Verde - A Step-by-Step Guide

Instant Pot® Vegetarian Pozole Verde is a delicious and savory Mexican stew that is perfect for a comforting and satisfying meal. This traditional dish typically contains pork or chicken, but this vegetarian version is just as flavorful and hearty, making it a great option for those looking to incorporate more plant-based meals into their diet.

With the help of an Instant Pot®, this dish comes together quickly and easily, making it a great option for a weeknight dinner or a weekend ga...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound tomatillos, husked and quartered
  • ½ cup stemmed and chopped fresh cilantro leaves
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 large white onion, chopped
  • 1 small poblano pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
  • 2 (15.5 ounce) cans white hominy, drained and rinsed
  • 2 (15.5 ounce) cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • 3 cups vegetable broth

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Add tomatillos, cilantro, lime juice, and salt to a blender. Blend until smooth. Set aside.
  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add olive oil, onion, poblano, and jalapeno. Cook for 4 minutes. Add garlic, cumin, and oregano; cook for 1 minute. Hit Cancel.
  • Pour tomatillo sauce into the pot. Add hominy, pinto beans, and vegetable broth. Stir to combine. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 20 minutes. Allow 20 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Ladle into bowls and garnish as desired.

    • Nutrition

    304 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 1362mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 54g
    • Dietary Fiber: 13g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 11g
    • Vitamin C: 21mg
    • Calcium: 112mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 667mg

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