Instant Pot® Vegetarian Pozole Verde

Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 45 min
Servings: 6
Yield: 6 servings

Description

Blended tomatillos and cilantro give this vegetarian pozole its signature green color. It's quick and easy to make with the help of an Instant Pot®.

Ingredients

1 pound tomatillos, husked and quartered
1/2 cup stemmed and chopped fresh cilantro leaves
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 large white onion, chopped
1 small poblano pepper, seeded and chopped
1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans white hominy, drained and rinsed
2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed
3 cups vegetable broth

Directions

1 Add tomatillos, cilantro, lime juice, and salt to a blender. Blend until smooth. Set aside.
2 Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add olive oil, onion, poblano, and jalapeno. Cook for 4 minutes. Add garlic, cumin, and oregano; cook for 1 minute. Hit Cancel.
3 Pour tomatillo sauce into the pot. Add hominy, pinto beans, and vegetable broth. Stir to combine. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 20 minutes. Allow 20 minutes for pressure to build.
4 Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Ladle into bowls and garnish as desired.