We all have family favorite recipes and tried and true ways to wow our guests, but this may be the year you want to do things with a twist! If so, try Miraval’s Sonoran-inspired dish. You and your guests will enjoy the spice and flare that the Southwest brings to thanksgiving with this wonderful recipe.

Serves: 6 cups

Ingredients:

• 2 Tbsp. Miraval Oil Blend or vegetable oil
• 1 c. chopped yellow onions
• ½ c. chopped celery
• ¼ c. chopped garlic
• 1 c. chopped poblano pepper
• 1 lb. lean boneless pork loin, cut into ¾” cubes
• 1½ c. chopped fresh tomatillo, or canned
• 1 c. canned hominy, rinsed well and drained
• ¼ c. chopped fresh cilantro
• 4 tsp. chili powder
• 4 tsp. ground cumin
• 1 tsp. kosher salt
• ½ tsp. freshly ground black pepper
• 6 c. Chicken Stock or canned low-sodium, nonfat chicken broth
• ¼ c. thinly sliced red cabbage, garnish
• 3 tsp. crumbled Cotija, feta, or parmesan cheese, garnish
• 1¼ tsp. finely grated fresh lime zest, garnish

Directions:

1. Heat a large saucepan over high heat. Add 1 Tbsp. of the oil and swirl to coat the bottom of pan. Lower the heat to medium-high, add the onions, and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the celery, stir, and cook for 45 seconds. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 45 seconds. Add the pepper and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
2. Add the remaining 1 Tbsp. of oil and stir well. Add the pork and cook, stirring to sear on all sides, about 3 minutes. Add the tomatillo, hominy, 2 Tbsp. of the cilantro, the chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper; stir well and cook for 1 minute. Add the stock, stirring to scrape any bits from the bottom of the pan. Increase the heat and bring to a high simmer. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the meat is tender and cooked through, 40 minutes.
3. Remove from the heat and stir in the remaining 2 Tbsp. cilantro. Divide the stew among 12 serving bowls (half cup per serving). Garnish each portion with 1 tsp. of the cabbage, ¼ tsp. of the cheese, and 1/8 tsp. of the lime zest; and serve immediately.

Calories: 190; Total Fat: 5g; Carbohydrate: 27g; Dietary Fibre: 7g; Protein: 13g