Best 5 Green Chile Posole Low Fat Recipes

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Green chile posole is a traditional Mexican soup or stew that is typically made with hominy, pork, and green chiles. It is a hearty and flavorful dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. However, it can also be high in fat and calories. If you are looking for a healthier version of this classic dish, there are a few things you can do. First, you can use leaner cuts of pork, such as pork tenderloin or loin. You can also use a low-fat or nonfat broth. Finally, you can reduce the amount of cheese and sour cream that you add to the soup. With these simple changes, you can make a delicious and healthy green chile posole that the whole family will enjoy.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

GREEN CHILE POSOLE



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This recipe combines parts of my nanny's and my mother's recipes that were taught to me when I was young. An optional sprinkling of queso fresco on top is an absolute delight in my opinion. -Jaime Love, Las Vegas, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pork tenderloin (1 pound), cut into 1-in. pieces
2 cans (15 ounces each) hominy, rinsed and drained
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 cups chicken broth, divided
3 tomatillos, husked and chopped
Optional: Sliced avocado, lime wedge, sliced jalapenos, sliced radishes, chopped cilantro and sour cream

Steps:

  • Place first 5 ingredients and 3-3/4 cups broth in a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker. Puree tomatillos with remaining broth in a blender; stir into pork mixture., Cook, covered, on low until pork is tender, 4-5 hours. If desired, serve with avocado and other toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 1457mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

CHILE-CHICKEN POSOLE



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A nourishing soup made with hominy and meat, pozole is prepared in a variety of ways throughout Mexico. Here, jalapeno, garlic, chiles and cilantro create the base for a deep green sauce that gets cooked with chicken and hominy until perfectly tender.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, diced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large white onion, diced
1 jalapeno pepper, chopped (remove seeds for less heat)
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 6-ounce cans whole green chiles, drained
1 cup fresh cilantro
4 cups low-fat, low-sodium chicken broth
2 15-ounce cans hominy, drained
Sliced avocado and radishes and/or baked corn chips, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Season the chicken with 1/2 teaspoon thyme, and salt and pepper to taste; set aside.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, jalapeno and garlic and cook until soft, about 4 minutes.
  • Transfer to a blender, then add the chiles, cilantro and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon thyme and puree until smooth. Return to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring, until the sauce thickens and turns deep green, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the broth, hominy and chicken to the saucepan. Cover and simmer until the chicken is tender, about 10 minutes. Garnish with avocado, radishes and/or corn chips, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385, Fat 10 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Cholesterol 91 milligrams, Sodium 1591 milligrams, Carbohydrate 43 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 36 grams

GREEN CHILE POSOLE (LOW-FAT)



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Turkey, hominy, tomatillos, and green chile; what can be wrong? Plus, it is very low in fat and calories.

Provided by Spence M

Categories     Soup

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds turkey breast tenderloins
non-stick cooking spray
2 (15.5 ounce) cans yellow hominy, drained
2 (7 ounce) cans salsa verde
1 (8 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers
1 (4 ounce) can diced jalapeno peppers
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Coat turkey tenderloins lightly with cooking spray.
  • Cook turkey on the grill until no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, about 5 to 7 minutes per side. Remove turkey from heat and allow to rest for 10 minutes. Slice turkey into 1/2 inch strips.
  • Mix together turkey, hominy, salsa verde, green chiles, and jalapenos in a large stock pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until thickened, about 45 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.5 calories, Carbohydrate 21.2 g, Cholesterol 81.9 mg, Fat 1.9 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 31.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 1027 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

GREEN CHILE POSOLE (LOW-FAT)



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Turkey, hominy, tomatillos, and green chile; what can be wrong? Plus, it is very low in fat and calories.

Provided by Spence M

Categories     Soup

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds turkey breast tenderloins
non-stick cooking spray
2 (15.5 ounce) cans yellow hominy, drained
2 (7 ounce) cans salsa verde
1 (8 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers
1 (4 ounce) can diced jalapeno peppers
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Coat turkey tenderloins lightly with cooking spray.
  • Cook turkey on the grill until no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, about 5 to 7 minutes per side. Remove turkey from heat and allow to rest for 10 minutes. Slice turkey into 1/2 inch strips.
  • Mix together turkey, hominy, salsa verde, green chiles, and jalapenos in a large stock pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until thickened, about 45 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.5 calories, Carbohydrate 21.2 g, Cholesterol 81.9 mg, Fat 1.9 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 31.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 1027 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

NEW MEXICO GREEN-CHILE POZOLE



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Dried hominy (hulled and dried kernels of corn) adds an incomparable corn flavor to this soup, but canned hominy is commonly used as a substitute.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Time 3h45m

Yield Makes 12 cups

Number Of Ingredients 12

12 ounces dried hominy, rinsed or 4 cans (15 ounces each) hominy, drained and rinsed (6 cups)
3 pounds country-style pork ribs (or 2 pounds cubed pork shoulder, plus 1 pound baby back ribs or spareribs)
8 sprigs flat-leaf parsley, tied together with kitchen twine
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano, preferably Mexican
1 pound tomatillos, husked and rinsed
10 ounces pepitas (hulled green pumpkin seeds; 2 1/4 cups)
3 large jalapeno chiles, quartered
1 cup packed cilantro sprigs
1 medium white onion, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons sunflower or safflower oil
Coarse salt

Steps:

  • If using dried hominy, bring hominy and 6 quarts water to a boil in a large pot (do not salt). Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until pointed tip can be pinched off and hominy is tender, about 2 hours. Transfer hominy to a bowl using a slotted spoon; let cool for 5 minutes. Pinch off the pointed tip of each kernel; discard. Return hominy to pot with liquid, and simmer until tender, about 1 hour and 45 minutes. Let stand.
  • Meanwhile, place pork in a large pot; cover with water by 2 inches (about 3 quarts). Add parsley and garlic, and bring to a boil. Skim top layer of foam and fat from pot using a ladle. Reduce heat to medium-low; stir in oregano. Simmer, partially covered, until meat is falling off the bone, about 3 hours. Remove pork from broth; reserve broth. Trim excess fat, and remove meat from bones; discard bones. Shred meat, and cover.
  • Meanwhile, fill a small pot with water, and bring to a boil. Add tomatillos; simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. Transfer tomatillos to a medium bowl using slotted spoon; reserve cooking liquid if using canned hominy.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Toast pepitas, shaking and stirring often, until golden and popping, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer to tomatillos. Add jalapenos, cilantro, onion, and 1 1/2 cups reserved hominy cooking liquid (use reserved tomatillo cooking liquid if using canned hominy). Let cool for 5 minutes. Working in batches, puree mixture in a blender until smooth, adding up to 1/2 cup more cooking liquid if needed.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until surface is shimmering. Add tomatillo puree and 1/2 teaspoon salt, stirring constantly as it spatters. Reduce heat to medium; simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until thick and color deepens, about 15 minutes.
  • Stir 1 tablespoon salt and the tomatillo mixture into reserved pork broth (8 cups; add reserved hominy or tomatillo cooking liquid if needed). Bring to a boil; add pork. Reduce heat, and simmer gently until heated through, about 10 minutes. Stir in cooked or canned hominy, and season with salt and pepper. Simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes.

Tips:

  • Use dried hominy: Dried hominy has a longer shelf life and a more intense flavor than canned hominy. If you're using dried hominy, be sure to soak it overnight before cooking.
  • Roast your poblano peppers: Roasting poblano peppers gives them a smoky flavor and makes them easier to peel. To roast poblano peppers, place them on a baking sheet and broil them for 5-7 minutes per side, or until the skins are blackened. Then, place the peppers in a paper bag and let them steam for 10 minutes. This will make it easy to peel the skins off.
  • Use a variety of chiles: This recipe calls for a combination of green chiles, ancho chiles, and chipotle chiles. This gives the posole a complex flavor with a variety of heat levels. Feel free to adjust the amount of each type of chile to your liking.
  • Don't overcook the posole: Posole is best when it is slightly al dente. Overcooking the posole will make it mushy.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings: Posole is traditionally served with a variety of toppings, such as shredded chicken, avocado, cilantro, and lime wedges. Feel free to get creative and use your favorite toppings.

Conclusion:

This green chile posole is a delicious and healthy soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is made with a variety of healthy ingredients, including hominy, poblano peppers, and a variety of chiles. This soup is also very easy to make, and it can be tailored to your liking. So next time you're looking for a healthy and delicious soup, give this green chile posole a try.

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