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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 Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: mole sauce, mole sauce recipe
Servings: 8
Author: Alyssa Rivers

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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 51kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 625mg | Potassium: 119mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 601IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg

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