Low Calorie Posole

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Low Calorie Posole
8 oz pork tenderloin, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 cloves of garlic, chopped fine
1 1/4 cups chopped onion
2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp salt
4 cups lower-sodium chicken broth
15.5-oz can white hominy, undrained
1 bay leaf
1 jalapeno pepper, halved and seeded
Garnish:
1 cup shredded cabbage
4 small radishes, thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped, fresh cilantro
1 fresh lime, cut into 4 wedges
Heat a large non-stick, high-sided pan over medium-high heat and coat with cooking spray.

Cook the pork for 5-6 minutes, or until browned on all sides. Remove the pork, and set aside.
Add the garlic to the pan, cook 2 minutes. Then add the onion, oregano, and salt.

Cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until the onion is tender.
Add the chicken broth, hominy, bay leaf, and jalapeno pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Return the pork to the pan, and simmer an additional 5 minutes.

Discard the bay leaf and jalapeno pepper
to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Return the pork to the pan, and simmer an additional 5 minutes. Discard the bay leaf and jalapeno pepper.
Ladle the posole evenly into 4 bowls, garnish with cabbage and radishes.

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