Green Chile Chili Starter

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
1%
Green Chile Chili Starter
25 min.
100
14kcal

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Are you ready to spice up your culinary repertoire with a delightful and wholesome dish? Introducing the Green Chile Chili Starter, a vibrant and flavorful blend that is perfect for any occasion. This vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free recipe is not only easy to prepare but also packed with nutrients, making it a guilt-free indulgence.

In just 25 minutes, you can create a delicious starter that serves up to 100 people, making it ideal for gatherings, parties, or meal prep for the week ahead. With only 14 calories per serving, this chili starter is a fantastic way to enjoy a hearty meal without compromising your health goals.

The combination of fresh ingredients like chopped carrots, garlic, and poblano peppers, along with the zesty kick of salsa verde, creates a mouthwatering experience that will tantalize your taste buds. The addition of hominy adds a unique texture, while the aromatic spices of cumin and oregano elevate the dish to new heights.

Whether you serve it as a soup, antipasti, or a snack, this Green Chile Chili Starter is sure to impress your family and friends. Plus, it’s incredibly versatile—pair it with chicken for a satisfying main course or enjoy it on its own for a light yet flavorful treat. Get ready to savor the taste of this delightful chili starter that brings warmth and comfort to your table!

Ingredients

  • large carrots chopped
  • 10  garlic cloves smashed
  • tablespoons ground cumin 
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground pepper red
  • 31 oz hominy white drained canned
  • teaspoons kosher salt 
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • teaspoons oregano dried
  •  poblano peppers seeded chopped
  • 16 oz salsa verde 
  • medium size onion white chopped

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • slow cooker

Directions

  1. Saut poblano peppers, smashed garlic cloves, carrots, and onion in olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat 4 to 5 minutes or until tender.
  2. Remove from heat, and stir in hominy and salsa verde. Stir in kosher salt, cumin, oregano, and ground red pepper. Spoon into 2 (1-qt.) jars. Store in refrigerator up to 1 week.
  3. Place 12 skinned and boned chicken thighs in a 5-qt. slow cooker.
  4. Add 2 jars of chili starter over chicken; cover and cook on LOW 6 to 7 hours or until chicken is done. Skim fat.
  5. Serve with Mexican crema and cilantro. Makes 6 to 8 servings. Hands-on 5 min.; Total 6 hours, 30 min., including starter
  6. PACKAGE CHILI STARTER IN: Weck 7-oz. Glass Jar ($50; westelm.com)

Nutrition Facts

Calories14kcal
Protein6.93%
Fat30.47%
Carbs62.6%

Properties

Glycemic Index
1.56
Glycemic Load
0.11
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
1.0065217387417%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.23mg
Isorhamnetin
0.06mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.34mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:13.95kcal
0.7%
Fat:0.47g
0.73%
Saturated Fat:0.06g
0.35%
Carbohydrates:2.18g
0.73%
Net Carbohydrates:1.79g
0.65%
Sugar:0.68g
0.76%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:110.89mg
4.82%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.24g
0.48%
Vitamin A:293.03IU
5.86%
Vitamin C:4.28mg
5.18%
Fiber:0.4g
1.59%
Manganese:0.03mg
1.34%
Source:My Recipes