Posole with Turkey and Heart-Shaped Chipotle Gorditas

Dairy Free
Health score
27%
Posole with Turkey and Heart-Shaped Chipotle Gorditas
45 min.
2
771kcal

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Looking to spice up your lunch or dinner routine? Try this delightful Posole with Turkey, perfectly paired with heart-shaped Chipotle Gorditas! This recipe is not only a crowd-pleaser that brings a taste of traditional Mexican cuisine to your table, but it’s also dairy-free, making it suitable for a variety of dietary preferences.

The star of this dish is the rich and flavorful posole, made with tender turkey, zesty poblano chiles, and hearty hominy, all simmered in a savory broth infused with smoky chipotle. Each spoonful is a comforting blend of textures and flavors that will warm your heart and soul!

And let's not forget those adorable heart-shaped gorditas! These soft, fluffy tortillas are incredibly easy to make and bake up in just a matter of minutes. You can enjoy them fresh out of the oven or save some for later—just pop them in the refrigerator for a week or freeze them for future meals. Each bite is the perfect vessel to soak up the delicious broth of the posole.

This meal is not only convenient with a quick prep time of just 45 minutes, but it also brings a fun twist to your dining experience with the unique presentation of the gorditas atop the posole. Whether it’s a cozy weeknight dinner or a special occasion, this dish is sure to impress. So roll up your sleeves and dive into the deliciousness of this turkey posole today!

Ingredients

  • tablespoon chiles in adobo sauce canned (from chipotle chile)
  • teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • 1.5 teaspoons chipotle chile in adobo sauce canned minced seeded
  • 16 ounce less-sodium chicken broth fat-free divided canned
  • 0.3 cup flour all-purpose
  • tablespoon flour all-purpose
  • tablespoons cilantro leaves fresh chopped
  •  garlic cloves minced
  • 15.5 ounce hominy white rinsed drained canned
  • 0.7 cup i would have liked to use an version of masa but i couldn't find one at the time of making the tamal 
  • cup onion chopped
  •  poblano chiles seeded chopped
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.8 pound turkey breast tenderloins cut into 3/4-inch pieces
  • 1.5 tablespoons vegetable oil 
  • 1.5 teaspoons vegetable oil 
  • 0.3 cup water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • cookie cutter
  • dutch oven

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 40
  2. To prepare gorditas, combine first 4 ingredients. Stir in water, 1 1/2 tablespoons oil, and chipotle chile. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface; roll dough to a 1/4-inch thickness.
  3. Cut with a sharp (1 1/2-inch) heart-shaped cookie cutter into 12 gorditas.
  4. Place gorditas on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray; discard any remaining dough.
  5. Bake at 400 for 8 minutes. Reserve 6 gorditas for another use; refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
  6. To prepare posole, heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat.
  7. Add onion and garlic; saut 5 minutes.
  8. Combine turkey and 1 tablespoon adobo sauce, tossing well to coat.
  9. Add turkey mixture to pan; saut 3 minutes.
  10. Combine 1/4 cup broth and 1 tablespoon flour.
  11. Add broth mixture, remaining broth, hominy, and poblano chiles to pan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 15 minutes.
  12. Remove 2 1/2 cups posole for another use; refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 3 months.
  13. Arrange 6 gorditas on top of posole in pan; cover and simmer 5 minutes. Spoon 1 1/4 cups posole into each of 2 bowls, and top each serving with 3 gorditas.
  14. Sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts

Calories771kcal
Protein26.89%
Fat23.34%
Carbs49.77%

Properties

Glycemic Index
170.5
Glycemic Load
16.64
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
29.879565176756%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
5.62mg
Isorhamnetin
4.01mg
Kaempferol
0.61mg
Myricetin
0.12mg
Quercetin
19.29mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:771.13kcal
38.56%
Fat:20.18g
31.05%
Saturated Fat:3.44g
21.48%
Carbohydrates:96.83g
32.28%
Net Carbohydrates:83.59g
30.39%
Sugar:11.47g
12.74%
Cholesterol:75.93mg
25.31%
Sodium:2314.72mg
100.64%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:52.32g
104.64%
Vitamin C:103.63mg
125.61%
Vitamin B1:0.89mg
59.53%
Fiber:13.24g
52.97%
Manganese:0.87mg
43.42%
Folate:156.52µg
39.13%
Iron:6.85mg
38.04%
Selenium:26.5µg
37.85%
Vitamin B3:7.28mg
36.38%
Vitamin K:36.57µg
34.82%
Vitamin B6:0.67mg
33.6%
Vitamin B2:0.55mg
32.39%
Phosphorus:310mg
31%
Magnesium:100.67mg
25.17%
Calcium:246.86mg
24.69%
Zinc:3.58mg
23.84%
Copper:0.35mg
17.43%
Potassium:566.75mg
16.19%
Vitamin E:1.71mg
11.41%
Vitamin A:567.01IU
11.34%
Vitamin B5:1.05mg
10.47%
Vitamin B12:0.45µg
7.56%
Source:My Recipes