Pozole or posole is a thick, hearty Mexican stew-like soup made with meat, hominy, and broth and seasoned with oregano and chiles. (The spelling depends on the region.) It can include pork, beef, chicken, or seafood. A mix of pork shoulder and chicken is common, but you can use just pork or chicken. Today’s recipe is this spicy comfort food from Mexico made in a slow cooker for ease. Mexican pozole is garnished with shredded cabbage, lime wedges, avocado, onion, radishes, cilantro, and, of course, warm tortillas. It’s definitely a one dish meal with the addition of the fresh toppings.
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Quinoa Brown Rice Southwest Bowl
This wonderful southwest bowl contains everything you need for a very healthy meal in one dish. It makes a great lunch to take to school or work. Quinoa, brown rice, beans, corn, fresh cilantro, and red bell pepper with a southwest dressing makes a yummy bowl. I like to add tomatoes and avocado on top and its perfect. The longer it marinates with the dressing, the better it is. Make a batch of this on Sunday and then eat it for lunches during the week. This is a forgiving recipe that can be made with changes to fit your pantry or taste. Most legumes and grains like barley or buckwheat would work well.
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Southwestern Quinoa Salad
This is a wonderful Southwestern style salad that is quick and easy to make. It makes a healthy side with quinoa, black beans, corn, peppers, red onion, and cilantro. It also is a great lunch. Best of all, it’s tasty. You can adjust ingredients and spices for your family. The recipe is vegetarian but can be modified to meet vegan needs as noted in the recipe.
Don’t like cilantro? Add Romaine lettuce instead. You can make this salad with white or red quinoa. All quinoa has a nutty, earthy flavor. This flavor is stronger in red quinoa and milder in white quinoa. Red quinoa also has a chewier, almost crunchy texture. Quinoa is a great base for salads because it’s nutritious, and it soaks up the flavors of the dressing and seasonings. Quinoa is gluten-free, rich in fiber and a great source of protein. The longer the salad chills in the fridge, the more flavor it will have. The dressing soaks into the quinoa and makes it super flavorful and delicious. Let it marinate for at least 2 hours for optimal flavor. Try making a bowl on Sunday, and package lunches for several days.
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