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Plant-Based Mole

Plant-Based Mole
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35 mins
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Moderate
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360 cal
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4 ppl

Ingredients

6

Pasilla Peppers, dried

3

Tomato - small

1

Onion, raw - small

1

Plantain - small

1/4 cup

Sesame Seeds

1/4 cup

Almonds

6

Garlic, clove

3

Dates, pitted

1/2 tsp

Ground Cinnamon - or two 2" cinnamon sticks

1/4 cup

Pumpkin Seeds, unsalted

1/4 cup

Cacao Powder

1/8 tsp

Clove, ground

1/8 tsp

Cumin, ground

3 cup

Vegetable Broth, low-sodium - with two additional cubes of vegetable bouillon

1/2 tbsp

Olive Oil - or as much as needed

Mole is a traditional sauce used in Mexican cuisine made with roasted chilies and an assortment of spices. Once combined, you’ll taste a layered flavor of sweet, salty, spicy, and smoky. Use this mole sauce to top your protein like chicken, as an enchilada sauce, or over rice.

Nutritional Information

Per serving (4)

360 calories, 2.5g fat, 49g carbs, 11g fiber, 24g sugar, 10g protein.

Nutrition facts are based on the recipe as listed. Adding protein powder or swapping any ingredients will alter nutritional content.

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Directions

1

De-stem and de-seed chili peppers. Tip: use gloves and kitchen shears to trim off the stem and remove all seeds.

2

In a medium nonstick pan on low heat, add oil then add chilies to toast till soft and aromatic. Do not over-toast the peppers as they will burn and become bitter.

3

Set chilies aside in the blender pitcher to cool.

4

In the same pan, add halved tomatoes and quartered onions.

5

Sear all sides on medium heat and add to the blender pitcher with the toasted peppers to cool.

6

Toast the plantain, sesame seeds, almonds, garlic, dates, cinnamon stick, and pumpkin seeds (pepitas) separately in a pan with olive oil as needed. Once done, add each ingredient to the blender pitcher to cool.

7

Add cacao, clove, cumin, 2 1/2 cups of vegetable stock, and the bouillon cubes to the blender pitcher and blend on medium for one minute and then high for another 30 seconds.

8

Pour mixture in a medium saucepan on medium heat and bring to a simmer.

9

Add the remaining 1/2 cup of stock to thin out mixture and adjust to reach the desired level of flavor (sweet or savory).

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