Easy Mexican Mole Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
12 mins
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Total Time
12 mins
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Servings
4 cups
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Calories
338 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Mexican
Easy Mexican Mole Sauce
Description
Easy Mexican Mole Sauce combines the warm, smoky flavor of softened ancho chiles with the freshness of fire-roasted tomatoes and sweet onion. The blend is enhanced by the sweetness of honey and the richness of melted semi-sweet chocolate chips and creamy peanut butter, which add depth and a smooth texture. The sauce is blended until thoroughly smooth, yielding about four cups of mole that can be refrigerated for later use.
The flavor profile of this mole sauce strikes a balance between mild heat from the dried chiles and subtle sweetness from honey and chocolate, resulting in a velvety sauce that complements a variety of dishes. The use of peanut butter introduces a slightly nutty note and creamy consistency uncommon in many mole sauces.
Serve this mole sauce over enchiladas to add moisture and flavor or drizzle it on burritos and fried or scrambled eggs for added complexity. Because the sauce is made in advance and stored in the fridge, it offers convenience for quick meal enhancements.
Ingredients
- 2 cups water hot
- 4 ancho chile stemmed and deseeded, dried
- ¾ sweet onion , roughly chopped
- 1 15- ounce fire-roasted tomatoes canned
- 4 cloves garlic , smashed
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2½ teaspoons kosher salt
- ⅓ cup chocolate chips melted, semi-sweet
- 3 tablespoons peanut butter creamy
Instructions
- In a high-powered blender, add the hot water and submerge the chiles in the water. Let sit for 10 minutes to soften. Add the onion, tomatoes, garlic, honey, and kosher salt and blend on high until smooth. Then, add the chocolate chips and peanut butter and blend for 30 seconds to one minute. This makes 4 cups and can be made in advance and stored covered in the fridge to be served over enchiladas, burritos, or eggs.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 338 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 338kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 1724mg | 72% |
| Potassium | 896mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 13g | 52% |
| Sugar | 31g | 62% |
| Vitamin A | 9733IU | 195% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 88mg | 9% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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