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Mole Sauce
Meet mole, the Mexican sauce that's a tasty blend of spices, from cumin's earthiness to chipotle's kick. What really sets it apart is the touch of cocoa powder added for a little sweet richness. It's the best blend of flavors, you're going to love it!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 51 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 sweet onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons cumin
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon Coriander
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 ¾ cups chicken broth, more if needed
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce with sauce
- 2 tablespoon almond butter or peanut butter
- 1/4 cup dates, pitted and chopped
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium-sized saucepan or skillet over medium heat.
- Add the diced 1/4 sweet onion, and sauté until the onions are translucent.
- Add 3 cloves garlic minced, and cook for 30 seconds.
- In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons chili powder, 1 ½ teaspoons cumin, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, ½ teaspoon coriander, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper.
- Add the seasonings and 1 tablespoon cornstarch to the cooked onions. Stir to combine.
- Pour in ½ cup of broth and whisk to combine, then remove from heat.
- Add the skillet mixture to a food processor or a high-speed blender. Add the 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce with sauce, 2 tablespoon almond butter or peanut butter 1/4 cup dates, 1 tablespoon cocoa powder , and remaining broth.
- Blend until smooth, making sure the dates and peppers blend thoroughly.
- Pour the sauce back into the saucepan and simmer, uncovered, for about 15 minutes. Add more chicken broth if needed to reach the desired consistency.
- Use immediately or store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days. More broth may be needed to heat the sauce because it thickens as it cools.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
51kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
0.4g
(2%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Cholesterol
2mg
(1%)
Sodium
625mg
(26%)
Potassium
119mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
601IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
22mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 51
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 51kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 625mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 119mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 601IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.