Golden hominy, which has the aroma and flavor of corn tortillas, is one of the highlights of this zesty stew.

　　

Ingredients

serves 4 ,1 1/4 cups per serving

　　1 tablespoon olive oil

　　2 medium ribs of celery, finely chopped

　　1/2 cup chopped onion

　　1 teaspoon bottled minced garlic or 2 medium garlic cloves, minced

　　1 15-ounce can no-salt-added pinto beans, undrained

　　1 15-ounce can golden hominy, rinsed and drained

　　1 cup water

　　1 8-ounce can no-salt-added tomato sauce

　　2 teaspoons chili powder

　　1 teaspoon ground cumin

　　1/8 teaspoon pepper

　　1/8 teaspoon salt

　　1/4 cup shredded low-fat Cheddar cheese (about 1 ounce)

　　

Step 1

In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium-high heat, swirling to coat the bottom. Cook the celery, onion, and garlic for about 3 minutes, or until tender, stirring occasionally.

　　

Step 2

Stir in the beans, hominy, water, tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, and pepper. Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes, or until warmed through. Stir in the salt. Sprinkle with the Cheddar.

　　

Cook’s Tip on Hominy

Step 3

Look for canned hominy, yellow or white, near the canned corn in the supermarket.

　　

nutrition information

Step 4

(Per Serving)

　　

Step 5

Calories: 227

　　

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Total Fat: 4.5g

　　

Step 7

Saturated: 1.0g

　　

Step 8

Trans: 0.0g

　　

Step 9

Polyunsaturated: 0.5g

　　

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Monounsaturated: 2.5g

　　

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Cholesterol: 2mg

　　

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Sodium: 584mg

　　

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Carbohydrates: 40g

　　

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Fiber: 9g

　　

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Sugars: 4g

　　

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Protein: 10g

　　

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Dietary Exchanges

　　

Step 18

2 Starch

　　

Step 19

2 Vegetable

　　

Step 20

1 Lean Meat

　　American Heart Association Quick & Easy Meals