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Sweet Potato and Hominy Stew
Makes: 8 servings
Prep: 30 mins Cook: 25 mins
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Sweet Potato and Hominy Stew
Ingredients
  • 6
    garlic, minced
  • 1
    onion, chopped
  • 1
    tablespoon olive oil
  • 2
    14 ounce can reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 2
    cups water
  • 3
    sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped ( 5 cups)
  • 1
    tablespoon chili powder
  • 1
    teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
  • 1
    teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1
    teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2
    14 1/2 - 15 1/2 ounces golden hominy, rinsed and drained
  • 1
    red sweet pepper, coarsely chopped
  • 1
    18 ounce tub refrigerated barbecue sauce with shredded pork
  • Cilantro
  • Lime wedges
  • Cumin Polenta (optional) (recipe below)
Directions

1. In saucepan or Dutch oven cook garlic and onion in hot oil until tender. Stir in broth and water; add sweet potatoes, chili powder, oregano, cinnamon, and cumin. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, 20 minutes. Stir in hominy, red pepper, and shredded pork. Cook and stir 5 minutes or until heated through.

2. Serve with cilantro, lime wedges, and Cumin Polenta. Makes 8 servings.

Cumin Polenta
Ingredients
  • 2
    14 ounce cans reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 2
    teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1
    cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1/2
    cup whole milk
  • 1
    tablespoon butter
  • salt and pepper
Directions

In large heavy saucepan combine chicken broth and cumin; bring to boiling. Reduce heat; gradually whisk in cornmeal. Cook and stir until thick, about 6 to 8 minutes. Whisk in milk and butter. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts (Sweet Potato and Hominy Stew)
  • Servings Per Recipe 8,
  • Calories 250,
  • Protein (gm) 11,
  • Carbohydrate (gm) 41,
  • Fat, total (gm) 5,
  • Cholesterol (mg) 17,
  • Saturated fat (gm) 1,
  • Dietary Fiber, total (gm) 5,
  • Sodium (mg) 994,
  • Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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Reviews (5)
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mymege wrote:

It was just ok, my family did not like the cinnamon in it said it had a weird taste.

11/5/2010 12:16:59 PM Report Abuse
jbartistic1 wrote:

Does the Nutritional Info include the Polenta or not? Based on the numbers I would say not but I'm not sure.

2/16/2010 11:42:01 AM Report Abuse
anonymous wrote:

Quick, easy, delicious. I made it for my Bible study group and they all loved it and wanted the recipe.

1/14/2010 04:35:55 PM Report Abuse
rac.blc wrote:

I have made this 2 times and got rave reviews each time. It is very delicious! The cilantro & lime added to the bowl after cooking make it taste so fresh. Highly recommended!

1/12/2010 07:28:54 PM Report Abuse
caraflora wrote:

the magazine says it's 8 servings at 250 calories per serving

11/22/2009 11:18:16 PM Report Abuse
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