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Iguana Pozole
Photo: Mike Kenneally

Iguana Pozole

10 ingredients 4 steps wikibooks
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

123
Calories
6g
Protein
1g
Fat
26g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 8 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Broccoli 1 cup chopped (156g) 55
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Clove 1 tsp ground (2g) 7
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Mexican Oregano 1 tsp dried (1.8g) 5
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Bay Leaf 1 leaf (0.6g) 2
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 2 medium iguanas
  • 5 cups freshly-bleached hominy
  • 10 cloves of garlic
  • 1 onion
  • 1 slice of cabbage , diced
  • Bay leaf
  • Mexican oregano
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Sliced onion

Directions

1

Butcher and skin the iguanas. Cut into pieces.

2

Wash and salt the iguana pieces. Boil in water for 15–20 minutes.

3

Simmer the corn, garlic, onion, bay leaf, and salt to taste. After 10 minutes, add the meat. Cook for another 15–20 minutes.

4

Serve with sliced cabbage, sliced onion, cilantro, oregano, and pepper to taste.

Recipe sourced from wikibooks

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