Slow Cooker Lentil Pozole
poblanos / tomatillos / avocado / radishes
Your slow cooker is perfect for cooking lentils without having to tend to the stove. Combined with all our Latin ingredients, this one is sure to become a simple fave!
Smarts: Slow cooking is a great way to keep the house cool as the weather gets warmer. Finish your soups with cool and crisp ingredients like the ones we use here - avocado, radishes, and sour cream.
Smarts: Slow cooking is a great way to keep the house cool as the weather gets warmer. Finish your soups with cool and crisp ingredients like the ones we use here - avocado, radishes, and sour cream.
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Ingredients
Slow Cooker Lentil Pozole:
- Garlic - 4 cloves, minced
- Onions - 1, diced
- Jalapenos - 2, seeded and diced
- Poblanos (sub 1 green pepper / 2 poblanos) - 2, diced
- Tomatillos (sub 1 underripe tomato / 2 tomatillos) - 3, diced
- Cilantro, fresh - 2 Tbsp, chopped
- Coriander - 1 Tbsp
- Cumin - 1 Tbsp
- Paprika - 2 tsp
- Chili powder - 1 tsp
- Lentils, uncooked - 1/2 cup
- Vegetable broth - 4 to 6 cups
- Salt - 1/2 tsp
- Hominy - 2 cups
- Avocado - 1, cubed
- Radishes - 3, sliced
- Limes - 1/2, sliced into wedges
- Sour cream - for serving
Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
Calories
300
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% Daily Value
Total Fat
11g
17%
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Saturated Fat
3g
16%
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Trans Fat
0g
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Cholesterol
12mg
4%
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Sodium
1793mg
75%
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Total Carbohydrate
43g
14%
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Dietary Fiber
14g
57%
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Sugars
7g
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Protein
11g
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Prep
- Garlic / Onions / Jalapenos / Poblanos / Tomatillos / Cilantro - Prep as directed - they can all be placed into one bowl / container. (Can be done up to 4 days ahead)
- Aromatics - Toss garlic, onions, jalapenos, poblanos, and tomatillos with coriander, cumin, paprika, and chili powder. Microwave for 1 ½ minutes.
- Start slow cooking - Place lentils, aromatics, vegetable broth, and salt in a slow cooker. Cook for 8 to 9 hours on low or 4 to 5 hours on high. (Can be done up to 1 day ahead)
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Make
- Once pozole is done slow cooking, add in hominy and heat on high for another 10 to 15 minutes. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and more spices.
- Prep avocado, radishes, and limes.
- Top soup with cilantro, avocados, radishes, and sour cream. Serve with lime wedges!
Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
Calories
300
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% Daily Value
Total Fat
11g
17%
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Saturated Fat
3g
16%
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Trans Fat
0g
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Cholesterol
12mg
4%
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Sodium
1793mg
75%
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Total Carbohydrate
43g
14%
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Dietary Fiber
14g
57%
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Sugars
7g
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Protein
11g
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Reviews
Ratings
59 reviews
I love this recipe! It's so straightforward to make, the chicken is fall apart tender and it freezes well.
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