Ingredients

  • 2 (32 ounce) boxes vegetable broth
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 2 medium zucchini, diced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon cumin powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon oregano
  • 4 cups canned white hominy, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (4 1/2 ounce) can diced green chilies (add more if you like)
  • Garnishes
  • 2 cups green cabbage, shredded
  • 1 fresh jalapeno, diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 radish, sliced
  • 2 -4 limes, cut in wedges
  • 2 -4 corn tortillas, per person

Method

  • Chop the garlic, onion, red bell pepper and zucchini squash.
  • Heat the olive oil to a large pan on medium-high and add the garlic and onion until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the red bell pepper and the zucchini and cook for another 2 minutes.
  • Add the cumin, black pepper, cayenne pepper, chili powder and oregano. Stir to cover the veggies.
  • Add the vegetable broth.
  • Stir in the canned hominy and green chilies.
  • Simmer, covered, for 45 minutes until the hominy is tender.
  • If you have time, slow cook on low for approximately 4-6 hours.
  • Serve in a bowl topped with optional garnishes and a side of warm corn tortillas.