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Menu title: 5 A Day



5 A Day Fruits and Vegetables

Recipes
Soups

Posole
Ingredients Directions

1 package (32 oz.) frozen posole
2-1/2 quarts water or more
2 large onions, thinly sliced
4 whole garlic cloves, crushed
1 can (28 oz.) crushed tomatoes
1 lb. lean pork or beef
2 Tbsp. dried red chili
1 Tbsp. dried oregano

  • Cook posole in water in crock pot for several hours until corn pops.
  • Add remaining ingredients and allow to simmer slowly until meat is tender.
  • During cooking, continue to add more water to stew, if necessary and stir occasionally.
  • Makes 8 servings.


This is an official 5 A Day recipe.
Recipe provided by the Colorado Department of Public Health Environment, Colorado Action for Healthy People and Valley Wide Health Services.
Nutritional Analysis Per Serving: Calories, 198; Fat, 4 g; Cholesterol, 36 mg; Fiber, 5g; Sodium, 430 mg; percent calories from fat, 16%.



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