Bright, tangy, and herb-laced, this verde chili trades heavy tomato richness for a fresh, roasted tomatillo sauce and tender, quick-cooking pork loin. Creamy white beans make it cozy without feeling dense—a lively counterpoint to a typical warehouse-style beef-and-bean chili.
Details
Ingredients
- Kroger® Fresh Natural Pork Loin Boneless, cut in 1/2-inch cubes 12 oz (about 3/4 lb) sale $2.49/lb
- Fresh Tomatillo, husked 12 oz (about 8–10 medium) $2.99/lb
- Organic Jumbo Yellow Onion, cut into thick wedges 1 medium $2.19/lb
- Simple Truth Organic® Garlic Bulbs (use 3 cloves), peeled 3 cloves $2.79/3 ct
- Canned diced green chiles 1 (4 oz) can
- Low-sodium chicken broth 1.5 cups
- Cannellini beans, drained and rinsed 1 (15 oz) can
- Ground cumin 1.5 tsp
- Ground coriander 1 tsp
- Dried oregano 1 tsp
- Kosher salt & black pepper To taste
- Olive oil 2 tbsp, divided
- Lime 1, plus wedges for serving
- Fresh Organic Large Ripe Avocado, sliced (optional garnish) 1/2 avocado sale $2.99 each
- Fresh cilantro (optional) Small handful
Instructions
- Heat oven broiler (or 500°F). Line a sheet pan with foil. Toss tomatillos, onion wedges, and garlic with 1 tbsp olive oil, a pinch of salt, and pepper. Broil on the top rack until charred in spots and softened, 8–10 minutes, flipping once.
- Blend the roasted vegetables with the canned green chiles and 1/2 cup of the chicken broth until mostly smooth (leave a little texture). If no blender, chop finely and mash together.
- Warm a heavy pot over medium-high heat. Pat pork dry, season with 1 tsp salt and pepper. Add 1 tbsp olive oil and sear pork in a single layer until lightly browned, 3–4 minutes. Stir in cumin, coriander, and oregano; cook 30 seconds to bloom spices.
- Pour in the tomatillo sauce and remaining 1 cup broth. Bring to a lively simmer, then reduce heat and cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until pork is just tender and sauce thickens a bit, 18–22 minutes.
- Stir in cannellini beans and simmer 5 minutes more. Squeeze in half the lime; adjust salt and pepper. If you like it thinner, add a splash more broth.
- Serve in warm bowls. Garnish with avocado, cilantro, and remaining lime wedges. Great with warm tortillas or tortilla chips if you want extra crunch.
Health notes: Approx. 580–620 kcal per serving. High-protein, gluten-free. Beans add fiber; pork loin keeps it leaner than shoulder. Adjust sodium with low-sodium broth.
Drink pairing: Washington pairing: Chateau Ste. Michelle Dry Riesling (Columbia Valley) or Bale Breaker Brewing Pilsner (Yakima) to match the green chile brightness.