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Vegan Pozole Verde in a Bowl With Garnishes

Traditional Vegan Pozole Verde

Justine Drosdovech
Experience the heart of Mexican cuisine with vegan pozole verde! This hearty stew showcases tender hominy and shredded jackfruit bathed in a vibrant tomatillo-green chile base.
5 from 4 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Gluten-Free, Mexican, Vegan
Servings 4 servings
Calories 261 kcal

Equipment

  • Stockpot
  • Strainer
  • Knife & cutting board

Ingredients
 

Soup

  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 0.88 ounces dehydrated jackfruit (soaked overnight)
  • 30 ounces hominy (drained & rinsed)
  • 1-2 cloves garlic
  • ½ small white onion
  • 1-2 fresh epazote sprigs

Salsa verde

  • 1 pound (~8-10) tomatillos
  • 1 small white onion
  • 2 jalapeños or serranos
  • ¼ cup pumpkin seeds
  • ½ cup cilantro
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)

To serve

  • Diced onions
  • Cilantro
  • Shredded lettuce or cabbage
  • Sliced radishes
  • Lime wedges
  • Sliced chiles

Instructions
 

  • In a large stockpot, add soaked and shredded jackfruit, vegetable broth, hominy, garlic, and onion. Bring to a simmer while you prep the salsa verde.
  • Add tomatillos, onion, jalapeños or serranos, and pumpkin seeds to another pot. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer. Once tomatillos soften and turn slightly darker, drain the water.
  • Add cooked vegetables to a blender along with cilantro, garlic, Mexican oregano, and salt. Blend on high until smooth.
  • Remove the garlic and onion from the large stockpot and pour in salsa verde from the blender. Add 1-2 sprigs of epazote and continue cooking for about 20 more minutes. Taste and adjust the salt to your liking.
  • To serve, ladle soup into a bowl and garnish with diced onions, shredded lettuce or cabbage, radishes, jalapeños, lime, avocado, or tostadas. Happy eating!

Video

Notes

  • Rinse the hominy: Just like canned beans, it’s essential to rinse canned hominy before using it to remove any tin-like flavor.
  • Make hominy from scratch: For a more authentic and traditional flavor, try making hominy from scratch. It will take longer, but it’s worth it!
  • Make a thicker broth: If you’d like more of a thick stew consistency, blend a few cups of broth and hominy.
  • Simmer slowly: The longer the stew simmers, the better the flavors will be!
  • Garnishes: Use fresh garnishes for the best contrast in textures and flavors.
  • Freeze in portions: Freeze the pozole in individual portions for easy reheating.
  • Nutritional information is a rough estimate and should not be taken as health advice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 261kcal | Carbohydrates: 49.6g | Protein: 6.6g | Fat: 5.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1.3g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 1679mg | Potassium: 508.5mg | Fiber: 9.5g | Sugar: 13.8g | Vitamin A: 868IU | Vitamin C: 32.3mg | Calcium: 66.1mg | Iron: 2.9mg
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