Try these vegan pozole with hominy, hearty vegetables, and bold spices. A comforting plant-based Mexican soup.
🧾 Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp chili powder
- 1 can (15 oz) hominy, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) pinto beans or chickpeas
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Toppings (Optional but Traditional)
- Shredded cabbage or lettuce
- Radishes, sliced
- Avocado slices
- Fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ First, heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2️⃣ Next, add onion and cook until soft.
3️⃣ Then, stir in garlic, cumin, oregano, paprika, and chili powder. Cook briefly.
4️⃣ After that, add hominy, beans, tomatoes, and vegetable broth.
5️⃣ Next, bring to a boil. Then, reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
6️⃣ Finally, season with salt and pepper. Serve hot with toppings.
💡 Tips & Variations
- For red pozole, add blended dried guajillo or ancho chiles.
- Alternatively, make green pozole with tomatillos and cilantro.
- For extra protein, add tofu or jackfruit.
- Additionally, adjust spice level to taste.
- Finally, make ahead for deeper flavor.
🌟 Benefits of Vegan Pozole
First, hominy provides fiber and energy.
Additionally, beans add plant-based protein.
Moreover, this soup is cholesterol-free.
Furthermore, it supports gut health.
In addition, it’s warming and satisfying.
Lastly, it’s great for family meals.
📊 Nutrition Facts (Per Serving – Approximate)
- Calories: 290
- Protein: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 9g
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
🧒 Kid-Friendly Version
To begin, reduce chili powder.
Then, serve without spicy toppings.
Additionally, add corn or potatoes for mild flavor.
Finally, serve with tortilla chips on the side.
