Very Veggie Pozole (Hominy Stew) - KNEP - Kentucky Nutrition Education Program

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 medium white onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• ½ jalapeño, seeded and finely diced (optional)
• 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
• 4 whole peppercorns
• 1 bay leaf
• 3 medium carrots, diced
• 1 medium zucchini, diced
• 1 (29 ounce) can white or yellow hominy, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15 ounce) can low-sodium pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup tomatillo salsa (may use regular salsa)
• 1 tablespoon salt-free southwest chipotle seasoning blend
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• Juice of 1 lime
• ½ cup cilantro, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste