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- Makes 8 cups
- Serving size: 2 cups
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Hearty chickpeas stand in for hominy in this spicy, vegan spin on Mexican pozole. Tender yellow squash and hearty carrots add extra substance so each spoonful is packed with fresh, nutrient-dense produce. A symphony of Southwest seasonings—including chile powder, cumin, and oregano—infuse the broth with slurpable flavors that will leave you savoring every last drop. The best part? This delicious dish comes together in just one pot, which makes for super simple cleanup. The final five ingredients in this recipe are fresh garnishes that are meant to be passed around the table the way you would taco fixings. Baked tortilla strips, roasted corn kernels, and a dash of hot sauce would also make excellent toppings. Simply choose whichever you like to build your perfect bowl of pozole, and dig in!
For more vegan chickpea recipes, check out these tasty ideas:
- Zucchini Rollatini with Quinoa and Chickpeas
- Quinoa-Chickpea-Sweet Potato Bowls with Peanut Sauce
- Vegan Shawarma with Roasted Cauliflower and Chickpeas
- Thai Green Curry Chickpeas with Spinach
Ingredients
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth or water
- 1 15-oz. can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained (1½ cups)
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 1 large yellow squash or zucchini, cut into chunks (2 cups)
- ½ cup sliced carrot
- ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 teaspoons ancho chile powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Sea salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1½ cups shredded cabbage
- 4 radishes, thinly sliced
- 1 avocado, halved, seeded, peeled, and sliced
- 2 scallions (green onions), thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves
Instructions
- In a Dutch oven or large saucepan combine the first 10 ingredients (through garlic). Season with salt and pepper. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 20 to 25 minutes or until squash and onion are tender.
- Ladle pozole into bowls. Serve with remaining ingredients to sprinkle on top.
Per serving (2 cups): 312 calories, 46 g carbohydrates, 12.6 g protein, 10.6 g total fat, 1.4 g saturated fat, 0 g cholesterol, 284 mg sodium, 14.4 g fiber, 10.8 g sugar
Note: Nutritional information is provided as an estimate only.
Comments (2)
(5 from 3 votes)My husband and I found this to be very bland. No amount of Tajin could counteract the lack of flavor. Missed the hominy.
Quick, simple, and delicious!