Plant-Based Mexican Menudo
Plant-Based Mexican Menudo captures the rich depth of traditional menudo with a vibrant ancho–tomato broth and meaty shiitake mushrooms standing in for tripe. Bright toppings like chopped onion, oregano, and a squeeze of lime bring freshness and balance to each spoonful. Serve it for a cozy dinner or a weekend brunch when you want bold, comforting flavors without animal products.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Plant-Based Mexican Menudo, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 59 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 18 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 36
- Heart Health
- 68
- Metabolic
- 54
- Digestive
- 31
- Inflammatory
- 38
- Performance
- 55
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the tomatoes and ancho peppers in a pot, cover them with water, and bring to a boil. Cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Let them sit and soak in the hot water for 5 minutes more.
- 2
Move the tomatoes, ancho peppers, and 1/2 cup water to a blender. Cover and hold the lid down with a potholder; pulse a few times, then blend continuously. Strain the sauce through a sieve and discard the solids.
- 3
Warm the oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Crush the garlic with the cumin in a bowl and add to the hot pan. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the mushrooms; cook and stir until soft, about 5 minutes. Pour the tomato sauce over the mushrooms and season with salt. Simmer until the sauce slightly thickens, about 5 minutes. Add the vegetable broth. Bring to a boil. Lower the heat and let the soup simmer until the flavors meld, about 15 minutes.
- 4
Ladle the soup into individual bowls; garnish with the onion and oregano. Serve with lime wedges and red pepper flakes on the side.
- Calories 285.7 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 9.77 g Moderate 20%
- Carbohydrate 40.4 g 15%
- Total Fat 9.77 g Moderate 13%
- Saturated Fat 1.79 g Moderate 9%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 3.85 mg Low Source 1%
- Sodium 1579.62 mg High 69%
- Dietary Fiber 8.57 g Good Source 31%
- Total Sugars 6.58 g --
- Added Sugars 2.39 g Low Source 5%
- Calcium 128.77 mg Low Source 10%
- Iron 3.85 mg Good Source 21%
- Potassium 201.26 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 425.3 mcg Good Source 47%
- Vitamin C 31.69 mg Good Source 35%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Plant Based Mexican Menudo is made with 13 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 50 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Dried Ancho Chile Pepper, Dried Oregano, Garlic, and Ground Cumin. Each serving provides about 285.7 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Plant-Based Mexican Menudo made of?
- The main ingredients are Dried Ancho Chile Pepper, Dried Oregano, Garlic, Ground Cumin, Lime. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Plant-Based Mexican Menudo?
- About 50 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 285.7 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Plant-Based Mexican Menudo easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Plant-Based Mexican Menudo healthy?
- Plant-Based Mexican Menudo has an easyChef Pro health score of 55/100. Per serving, it provides 285.7 calories and 9.77 g of protein, or 20% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1579.62 mg (69% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.79 g (9% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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