Best 8 Green Chile Posole Low Fat Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Mexican cuisine with our tantalizing Green Chile Posole recipes. This traditional Mexican stew, also known as Pozole Verde, is a symphony of flavors and textures that will delight your taste buds. Savor the aromatic broth brimming with tender hominy, succulent chicken or pork, and the vibrant heat of roasted green chiles. Customize your Posole experience with a choice of three delectable recipes:

- **Classic Green Chile Posole:** Experience the authentic flavors of this traditional recipe, where roasted green chiles, hominy, and tender pork or chicken come together in a symphony of flavors.

- **Low-Fat Green Chile Posole:** Indulge in a lighter version of this classic dish without compromising on taste. This recipe uses leaner cuts of meat and substitutes some of the traditional ingredients with healthier alternatives, resulting in a nutritious and satisfying meal.

- **Green Chile Posole with Turkey:** For a leaner and healthier take on this classic stew, substitute the pork or chicken with ground turkey. This recipe delivers a flavorful and satisfying meal that is perfect for health-conscious individuals or those seeking a lighter option.

Each recipe is carefully crafted to provide detailed instructions, ensuring that you can recreate this beloved Mexican dish in the comfort of your own kitchen. Whether you prefer the classic, low-fat, or turkey variation, these recipes offer a delectable journey into the world of traditional Mexican cuisine. So gather your ingredients, fire up your stove, and prepare to savor the authentic flavors of Green Chile Posole.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

PORK AND GREEN CHILE POSOLE RECIPE



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Posole is a traditional holiday dish here in New Mexico and can be made with red or green chile. There are many, many posole recipes. This is how I make it."*" See Kitchen Notes for more information or links to special ingredients.

Provided by MJ of MJ's Kitchen

Categories     Main Course     Soup

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound pork shoulder* (trimmed of visible fat and cut into bite size pieces)
1 tsp. green chile spice blend* or salt/pepper/garlic powder
2 Tbsp. olive oil or 1 Tbsp. olive oil and 1 Tbsp. bacon drippings
6 cups water / stock*
1 pound fresh or frozen posole*
6 large garlic cloves, (minced)
1 medium onion, (chopped)
½ tsp. toasted cumin coriander blend*
1 tsp. dried oregano, (crushed)
1 cup mild roasted New Mexico green chile*, (chopped)
½ - 1 cup medium to hot roasted New Mexico green chile ((amount depends on heat desired))
1/2 tsp. salt or to taste
1 tsp. black pepper
Warmed flour or corn tortillas (one to two per person)

Steps:

  • Cut the pork into bite size pieces and transfer to a large bowl. Sprinkle with green chile spice blend. Toss to coat the pork pieces. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Chop the onion and the garlic.
  • Heat a large soup pot over medium heat.
  • Heat the oil. When hot, add the pork, onion and garlic. Increase the heat to medium high to brown the meat. Cook and stir for 2 minutes.
  • Reduce the heat to medium. Add the water/stock. Bring to a boil. Add the rest of the ingredients, except for the chile and salt.
  • Reduce to a simmer. Cook for 45 minutes to an hour or until the pork is just at "pull apart tender".
  • Add the green chile and more water if you think it needs it. Stir occasionally.
  • Cook for another 30 minutes or until the posole has popped and is tender. Be careful not to over stir the posole. With too much stirring you can break it apart and end up with little pieces of posole.
  • Taste. Add more salt if needed.
  • Remove from heat and scoop into soup bowls.. Serve with warmed tortillas.

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.

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.

BIG-BATCH CHILE-CHICKEN POSOLE



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This uber-flavorful Mexican soup is very easy to make. Make a big batch, keep it in your freezer and thaw and reheat for nights when you need to get dinner on the table quickly.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

  • Season the chicken with 1 teaspoon of the oregano, 1 teaspoon salt and some black pepper; set aside.
  • Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium heat. Add the onions, jalapenos and garlic, and cook, stirring frequently, until soft, about 6 minutes.
  • Transfer the mixture to a blender. Add 2 cups of the broth, the chiles, cilantro and the remaining 1 teaspoon oregano, and puree until smooth.
  • Return the mixture to the Dutch oven. Add the hominy and the remaining 6 cups broth, and bring to a simmer. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and turns deep green, about 12 minutes. Add the seasoned chicken, and simmer until tender and cooked through, about 12 minutes more.
  • Let the soup cool to room temperature, then divide among four 1-quart containers and freeze for up to 1 month.
  • To reheat: Let the soup thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until heated through. Thin with a little water if desired, and adjust the seasoning with salt.
  • Garnish with avocado, radishes and/or corn chips if using.

POBLANO POSOLE



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 large or 3 medium poblano peppers
2 ears corn or 1 cup frozen organic corn kernels
Natural cooking spray
6 to 8 medium tomatillos, peeled and halved
2 tablespoons EVOO
1 red onion, cut into wedges
1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin,
4 cloves garlic
4 cups vegetable stock
1 lime, juiced
Handful fresh cilantro, chopped
One 28- to 32-ounce can hominy, drained
To serve: thinly sliced radishes, diced avocado dressed with lime, thinly sliced scallions cut on the bias, lime juice

Steps:

  • Preheat the broiler to high.
  • Place the peppers in the oven and char all over until the skins are blackened. Spray the corn with the cooking spray and broil until charred evenly.
  • Place the peppers in a bowl and cover to cool. Peel and seed the poblanos and coarsely chop. Cut the kernels from the cob.
  • Turn the oven temp to 450 degrees F.
  • Dress the tomatillos with 1 tablespoon of the EVOO and arrange cut-side down on a baking sheet. Arrange the onions and garlic on a second baking sheet and toss with the remaining EVOO, the coriander and cumin. Roast the tomatillos until charred at the edges and lightly browned, 20 minutes, swapping the trays between the upper and lower racks once. Leave the onions and garlic in the oven and let them cook for an additional 10 minutes.
  • Puree the tomatillos, onions, garlic and poblanos with 1 cup of the stock, the cilantro and lime juice. Transfer to a large pot along with the remaining stock and the hominy. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook to combine the flavors, 15 minutes. Serve the posole topped with the radishes, avocados, scallions and a little more lime juice.
  • Get Rachael's shopping list for this episode's recipes here.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 calorie, Fat 9 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 658 milligrams, Carbohydrate 35 grams, Fiber 6.5 grams, Protein 5 grams, Sugar 11 grams

CHILE-CHICKEN POSOLE



Chile-Chicken Posole image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, diced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
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.
  • Photograph by Antonis Achilleos

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)



Green Chile Posole (Low-Fat) image

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

Tips:

  • To make the posole more flavorful, use a combination of dried and fresh chiles. This will give the soup a complex flavor that is both spicy and smoky.
  • If you don't have any dried chiles on hand, you can use 1 tablespoon of chili powder instead.
  • To make the soup even more hearty, add 1 cup of cooked chicken or pork.
  • If you are vegan or vegetarian, you can omit the meat and add 1 cup of cooked black beans or lentils instead.
  • Serve the posole with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado, and cilantro.

Conclusion:

This Green Chile Posole is a delicious and hearty soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a comforting and flavorful soup, give this Green Chile Posole a try. You won't be disappointed!

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