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Authentic Mole Sauce Recipe

This rich and flavorful mole sauce is perfect for adding depth to your favorite Mexican dishes.
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 150 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoon peanut butter
  • 1 oz dark chocolate, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar

Instructions 

  1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and cook until softened.
  2. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, cinnamon, and oregano. Cook for another minute.
  3. Add the chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, peanut butter, dark chocolate, salt, and sugar. Stir well.
  4. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Use a blender to puree the sauce until smooth. Return to the pot and simmer for another 15 minutes.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 500mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Mole Sauce
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