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Pumpkin Seed Mole ~ Mole Verde

This pumpkin seed mole, or mole verde, combines pepitas with bright herbs, garlic, tomatillos, and jalapeños to make a standout sauce for chicken, fish, or your favorite enchiladas.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6 servings (3 to 4 cups)
Calories: 143 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 cup shelled pumpkin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable or olive oil
  • 1 white onion cut into wedges
  • 5 tomatillos husked and halved
  • 5 garlic cloves halved
  • 2 Jalapeno peppers sliced
  • 2 cups chicken stock or canned chicken broth
  • 1 cup packed coarsely chopped cilantro leaves
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves
  • 1/2 cup fresh epazote (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

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  1. In a large skillet with high sides or in a large saucepan over medium-high heat, toast the pumpkin seeds, cumin seeds, and oregano, if using, until fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes. Toss frequently to make sure they don’t burn. Remove from the heat and transfer to a spice grinder or a blender and process until finely ground.
  2. In the same skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion, tomatillos, garlic, and jalapeños and cook until slightly browned, 4 to 5 minutes, tossing a couple of times but not too much. Place the vegetables in a blender or food processor, then add the broth, cilantro, parsley, epazote (if using), and salt and process until puréed.
  3. Pour the mixture back into the skillet and add the ground pumpkin seed mixture. Let simmer gently until the flavors are melded, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. Serve immediately. (Leftovers—if there are any—can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to a couple of days.)

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 143kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 2mg (1%) Sodium 520mg (22%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings (3 to 4 cups)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 143

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 143kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 15g 5%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 2mg 1%
Sodium 520mg 22%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 4g 8%

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