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

Vegetarian Pozole is a traditional Mexican stew that is typically made with pork, but in this recipe, we are putting a vegetarian spin on it. We'll be using an Instant Pot to make this dish even easier and faster to prepare. The result is a delicious and hearty stew filled with hominy, vegetables, and a flavorful broth.

This Instant Pot Vegetarian Pozole is perfect for those who are looking for a meatless version of this classic dish. It's packed full of flavor, thanks to the combinat...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large white onion, chopped
  • 4 dried guajillo chiles, stemmed
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 (15.5 ounce) cans pinto beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 (15.5 ounce) cans golden hominy, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (10 ounce) can red enchilada sauce (such as Las Palmas®)
  • ½ cup chopped cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 6

  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Saute function. Add olive oil, onion, and guajillo chiles. Cook for 3 minutes. Add garlic, cumin, and oregano; cook for 2 minutes. Cancel Saute function.
  • Pour broth, pinto beans, hominy, and enchilada sauce into the pot. 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. Unlock and remove the lid. Discard the guajillo chiles. Stir in cilantro and lime juice.
  • Nutrition

    350 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 17mg
    • Sodium: 1057mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 53g
    • Dietary Fiber: 12g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 11g
    • Vitamin C: 10mg
    • Calcium: 120mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 519mg