Turkey Pozole Rojo
Turkey Pozole Rojo delivers 59g protein and 348 calories per serving — one of the highest-protein soup options available. Quick prep on the stovetop stretches to 8 servings, maximizing your batch-cooking efficiency. Hit your protein targets with a volume-based meal that keeps you satisfied longer.
Ingredients
- •Olive oil(15g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Yellow Onion
- •Garlic
- •Ancho Chile, Dried
- •Guajillo Chile, Dried
- •Low Sodium Chicken Broth(1920g)
- •Oregano, Dried(8g)
- •Cumin, Ground(10g)
- •2 bay leaves
- •1½ teaspoons kosher salt
- •Hominy, Canned, Drained
- •Chicken Breast, Grilled(1440g)
- •Avocado
- •Cilantro, Fresh
- •Radishes
- •Lime Juice, Fresh
- •Tostada Shells, Corn, Fried
- •Cabbage, Green(720g)
- •Olive oil(15g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Vinegar, White(45g)
- •1 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- 1Cut open the dried chiles with kitchen scissors or a knife and discard the seeds. Heat a large dry skillet over medium-high heat. Toast the chiles, moving them occasionally, for 4 minutes. (See Note)
- 2Cover the chiles with 2 inches of water. Bring the water to a boil over high heat, then turn the heat off and let the chilis soak until softened, about 15 minutes.
- 3Add chilies and garlic along with 1 ½ cups of the cooking liquid to a high speed blender and blend until smooth.
- 4Make the seasoned cabbage. In a medium bowl, combine cabbage, olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper and toss until combined.
- 5Heat the oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Once the oil is glistening, add the onions and cook until translucent, 4-5 minutes.
- 6To the same pot over medium heat, add the blended chilis, chicken stock, cumin, oregano, bay leaves and salt. Increase the heat to high and bring to a simmer. Cook for 30 minutes.
- 7Stir in the hominy and the turkey and continue to cook until the turkey is warmed through and the hominy has absorbed the broth, 20 minutes more. Taste and adjust season with salt.
- 8Serve the pozole in bowls topped with seasoned cabbage, avocado, cilantro, radishes, and lime juice.
Nutrition — Per Serving
348
calories
59g
protein
10g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 7g
- Saturated fat
- 2.4g
- Sodium
- 424 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 2.8g
8 servings per batch · ~522g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Turkey Pozole Rojo have per serving?
Each serving contains 59g of protein and 348 calories with 10g fat and only 7g carbs. This is the highest protein-per-calorie ratio in the turkey recipe collection and an exceptionally lean option.
How long does Turkey Pozole Rojo take to prep and how many servings?
This quick prep recipe batch-preps 8 servings in one stovetop session. You're getting eight complete meals prepared at once, making it the most efficient serving yield among turkey recipes.
Is Turkey Pozole Rojo good for fat loss?
At 348 calories and 59g protein per serving with minimal carbs (7g), Turkey Pozole Rojo is specifically engineered for aggressive fat loss phases where maximizing protein while minimizing calories is the priority. The low-carb broth base keeps you full without carbohydrate expenditure.
