Pork Chile Verde with Basmati Rice Recipe
Ingredients
- 3-4lbs pork shoulder, boneless and cut into 2 inch cubes
- Salt and pepper
- Extra virgin olive oil
- ΒΌ cup all-purpose flour for dusting pork cubes (omit for GF recipe)
- 2 12 ounce cans whole tomatillos, drained
- 2 white onions, 1 onion coarsely chopped and 1 onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic
- Juice of one lime
- Handful cilantro
- 2-3 poblano peppers, roasted, skinned and seeded
- 2 cups chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro or chopped green onion for garnish
- Serve with cooked basmati rice
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1784g | |
| Calories 1797 | |
| Calories from Fat 724 | 40% |
| Total Fat 80.33g | 100% |
| Saturated Fat 27.75g | 111% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 668mg | 223% |
| Sodium 1713mg | 71% |
| Potassium 4238mg | 121% |
| Total Carbs 52.52g | 14% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.1g | 24% |
| Sugars 10.64g | 7% |
| Protein 204.11g | 327% |
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