Instant-Pot Cauliflower Breakfast Pozole

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Ingredients for Instant-Pot Cauliflower Breakfast Pozole

Instant-Pot Cauliflower Breakfast Pozole

Picture the soul-hugging depth of classic Mexican pozole married to the lightning-speed convenience of the Instant Pot.
Print Recipe
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 240kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless pork shoulder or loin 1/2-inch cubes; sub: chicken thighs, turkey thigh, or soy chorizo crumbles
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil sub: bacon drippings, ghee, or olive oil
  • 1/2 medium onion diced; sub: 2 shallots or 1/2 cup diced leeks
  • 2 cloves garlic minced; sub: 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 cup salsa verde tomatillo-based; sub: 3/4 cup diced canned tomatillos + 1 Tbsp jalapeño
  • 3 cups chicken or pork bone broth sub: vegetable broth with 1/2 tsp chicken bouillon
  • 2 cups cauliflower rice fresh or frozen; sub: diced zucchini or shirataki rice
  • 1 tsp ground cumin sub: smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp dried oregano Mexican if available; sub: Italian oregano or 1/2 tsp epazote
  • Sea salt & black pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice 1/2 lime; sub: splash of apple-cider vinegar
  • Optional toppings: sliced radish shredded cabbage, diced avocado, cilantro leaves

Instructions

  • Sauté the aromatics: Set Instant Pot to Sauté. Add avocado oil, pork cubes, onion, and garlic. Season with salt, pepper, cumin, and oregano. Cook 3–4 minutes until pork is lightly browned.
  • Build the broth: Pour in salsa verde and broth, scraping up any browned bits.
  • Pressure-cook: Lock the lid. Cook on High Pressure for 10 minutes. Quick-release when the timer beeps.
  • Add the “hominy”: Switch back to Sauté. Stir in cauliflower rice and lime juice. Simmer 2-3 minutes until just tender.
  • Garnish & serve: Ladle into warm bowls. Let each eater top with radish, cabbage, avocado, and cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 240kcal | Protein: 18g | Fat: 14g | Fiber: 3g
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About This Dish

Picture the soul-hugging depth of classic Mexican pozole married to the lightning-speed convenience of the Instant Pot. Tender pork bites mingle with tomatillo-laced broth and snow-white cauliflower rice standing in for hominy.

Health Benefits

  • Cauliflower rice replaces the hominy traditionally used in pozole, keeping this version low-carb.
  • Pork provides the protein and fat that make this soup hearty.
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