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Mole Verde (Red Iguana Copycat)
A simple and flavorful recipe that's sure to be a favorite.
Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 5 cups
Calories: 210 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Ingredients
- 3 poblano peppers
- 1 Jalapeño
- 1/2 cup sesame seeds
- 1/3 cup Pepitas pumpkin seeds
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves loosely packed
- 1 onion
- 6 leaves romaine lettuce
- 1/2 zucchini
- 1 avocado pitted
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Roast the poblanos and jalapeno over an open flame (if you have a gas stove or a grill) or under a broiler until the skin is blackened and beginning to separate from the flesh. Once blackened on all sides, put in a plastic bag and set aside. This will allow the skins to easily be peeled off.
- Toast sesame seeds in a large skillet over medium heat until golden, stirring occasionally. This will take 5 to 10 minutes. Add in pepitas and continue toasting until the pepitas start to pop, about 2 or minutes.
- Add in the basil, onion, lettuce, zucchini, avocado, and chicken broth. Blend until smooth.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
210kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.002g
Cholesterol
0.5mg
(0%)
Sodium
100mg
(4%)
Potassium
616mg
(18%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
3575IU
(72%)
Vitamin C
72mg
(80%)
Calcium
189mg
(19%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 210
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 210kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.002g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 100mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 616mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 3575IU | 72% |
| Vitamin C | 72mg | 80% |
| Calcium | 189mg | 19% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.