Green Chili with Pork

Gluten Free
Health score
9%
Green Chili with Pork
30 min.
4
524kcal

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Are you ready to spice up your meal routine with a delicious and hearty dish? Look no further than this mouthwatering Green Chili with Pork! Perfectly gluten-free and ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is ideal for a quick lunch or a satisfying dinner. With a delightful blend of flavors and textures, it’s sure to become a favorite in your household.

This dish features tender ground pork simmered with zesty jalapeño chiles, aromatic garlic, and fresh cilantro, creating a vibrant and flavorful chili that warms the soul. The addition of white hominy adds a unique twist, providing a delightful chewiness that complements the tender meat. Each serving is packed with 524 calories, making it a fulfilling option for any meal of the day.

Not only is this Green Chili with Pork a feast for the taste buds, but it also boasts a fantastic caloric breakdown, with a healthy balance of protein, fats, and carbohydrates. The rich flavors are enhanced by the crunch of toasted pumpkin seeds and the creamy texture of crumbled queso fresco or ricotta salata, making every bite a delightful experience.

Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply looking to enjoy a comforting meal at home, this Green Chili with Pork is sure to impress. So gather your ingredients and get ready to indulge in a dish that’s as satisfying as it is delicious!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup cilantro leaves fresh finely chopped
  •  garlic cloves peeled smashed
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin 
  • lb ground pork 
  • 14 oz hominy white rinsed drained canned (also called pozole)
  • inch jalapeño chiles fresh stemmed quartered
  • 14 fl. oz. chicken broth reduced-sodium
  • servings ricotta salata green hulled crumbled toasted
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 cup vegetable oil 
  • medium onion white quartered

Equipment

  • bowl
  • pot
  • blender
  • slotted spoon

Directions

  1. Purée onion, chiles, and garlic with 1/2 cup chicken broth in a blender.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 4-quart heavy pot over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then brown pork, stirring and breaking up clumps with a fork, just until no longer pink, about 4 minutes.
  3. Transfer to a bowl with a slotted spoon.
  4. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon fat from pot.
  5. Add remaining 3 tablespoons oil to pot and heat over moderately high heat until hot, then carefully add purée (it will spatter), cumin, and salt. Cook, stirring frequently, until mixture is thickened and most of liquid is evaporated, about 10 minutes.
  6. Add pork, hominy, cilantro, and remaining 1 1/4 cups broth and simmer gently, uncovered, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes.
  7. Serve chili sprinkled with pumpkin seeds and cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Calories524kcal
Protein17.81%
Fat67.75%
Carbs14.44%

Properties

Glycemic Index
38.25
Glycemic Load
0.77
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
16.537391165433%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.06mg
Isorhamnetin
1.38mg
Kaempferol
0.18mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
6.51mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:524.01kcal
26.2%
Fat:39.39g
60.6%
Saturated Fat:11.41g
71.33%
Carbohydrates:18.89g
6.3%
Net Carbohydrates:15.74g
5.73%
Sugar:3.3g
3.66%
Cholesterol:82.16mg
27.39%
Sodium:585.56mg
25.46%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:23.3g
46.6%
Vitamin B1:0.85mg
56.85%
Selenium:31.41µg
44.87%
Vitamin B3:6.49mg
32.44%
Vitamin K:30.25µg
28.81%
Phosphorus:278.95mg
27.9%
Vitamin B6:0.52mg
26.03%
Zinc:3.74mg
24.93%
Vitamin B2:0.32mg
18.83%
Vitamin B12:0.9µg
15.01%
Potassium:491.5mg
14.04%
Fiber:3.15g
12.6%
Iron:2.12mg
11.78%
Magnesium:43.53mg
10.88%
Vitamin C:8.19mg
9.93%
Vitamin B5:0.97mg
9.75%
Vitamin E:1.35mg
9%
Manganese:0.16mg
7.97%
Copper:0.16mg
7.8%
Calcium:44.82mg
4.48%
Folate:13.93µg
3.48%
Vitamin A:148.29IU
2.97%
Source:Epicurious