Easy Mole Recipe

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4.7

153 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    12

  • Calories

    98 kcal

  • Course

    Condiments

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Easy Mole Recipe

Level up your chicken dish with this easy mole sauce recipe. Full of rich flavor, you and the entire family will be licking your lips for more!

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Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 Chipotle Pepper in Adobo Sauce chopped
  • 2 teaspoons adobo sauce from the chipotle pepper can
  • 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes with green chiles 1 can
  • 4 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
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Instructions

  1. Place a pot over medium heat and add the oil.
  2. Add the onion and garlic, stirring often, for 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
  3. Add the chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, and tomatoes with green chiles. Stir to combine. Reduce to a simmer and allow to cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Carefully pour the mixture into a food processor.
  5. Add the peanut butter, chicken broth, chili powder, cinnamon, salt and pepper. Blend until well combined.
  6. Return the mixture to the pot over medium heat. Cook to reduce for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. Add the chocolate and stir until melted.

Notes

  • Storage: Store homemade mole sauce in an airtight container, in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Use for Chicken Mole when ready! You can also freeze mole sauce for up to 2 months.
  • Store homemade mole sauce in an airtight container, in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Use for Chicken Mole when ready! You can also freeze mole sauce for up to 2 months.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 98kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Sodium 382mg (16%) Potassium 195mg (6%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 142IU (3%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 27mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 98 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 98kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Sodium 382mg 16%
Potassium 195mg 4%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 142IU 3%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 27mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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