Mole Sauce

Mole sauce is a staple of Mexican cuisine. Rich and complex, with chilli and hints of cocoa, a traditional mole recipe takes hours if not days to make.... We have developed a shortcut version that comes together in under 30 minutes and uses supermarket ingredients - inauthentic but still completely delicious. For inspiration on how to use it see our recipe for Mole Black Beans, Mushrooms and Pico de Gallo Rice Bowl. It can also be served with tacos, poured over enchiladas, or simmered with black, pinto or kidney beans for Mexican-style beans on toast. Read more Mole sauce is a staple of Mexican cuisine. Rich and complex, with chilli and hints of cocoa, a traditional mole recipe takes hours if not days to make. We have developed a shortcut version that comes together in under 30 minutes and uses supermarket ingredients - inauthentic but still completely delicious. For inspiration on how to use it see our recipe for Mole Black Beans, Mushrooms and Pico de Gallo Rice Bowl. It can also be served with tacos, poured over enchiladas, or simmered with black, pinto or kidney beans for Mexican-style beans on toast.

Prep time

5 minutes

Cook time

20 minutes

FREEZER FRIENDLY

Yes

SHELF LIFE

3 days

Why is this healthy?

Prebiotics

Herbs &
spices

Diet

Vegan Pescatarian Vegetarian

Contains

Nuts, Grains, Gluten

Why is this healthy?

Prebiotics

Herbs &
spices

TRY MORE RECIPES using mole sauce

• Mole Black Beans, Mushrooms and Pico de Gallo Rice Bowl

• Black Bean Chilaquiles with Coriander Yoghurt Dressing

NUTRITION PER SERVING (Read more)

139kcal

Calories

4g

Protein

8g

Total Fat

15g

Carbs

4g

Fibre

3g

Sugars

71mg

Calcium

5%

 

2mg

Iron

14%

 

53mg

Magnesium

13%

 

96mg

Phosporus

8%

 

257mg

Potassium

5%

 

46mg

Sodium

2%

 

1mg

Zinc

7%

 

0mg

Copper

31%

 

0mg

Vitamin B1

8%

 

0mg

Vitamin B2

11%

 

1mg

Vitamin B3

6%

 

0mg

Vitamin B6

6%

 

28mcg

Vitamin B9

7%

 

11mcg

Vitamin A

1%

 

0mcg

Vitamin B12

0%

 

4mg

Vitamin C

5%

 

0mcg

Vitamin D

0%

 

3mg

Vitamin E

18%

 

9mcg

Vitamin K

8%

 

Calories: 139kcal; Protein: 4g; Total Fat: 8g; Carbs: 15g; Fibre: 4g; Sugars: 3g; Calcium: 71mg (5%); Iron: 2mg (14%); Magnesium: 53mg (13%); Phosporus: 96mg (8%); Potassium: 257mg (5%); Sodium: 46mg (2%); Zinc: 1mg (7%); Copper: 0mg (31%); Vitamin B1: 0mg (8%); Vitamin B2: 0mg (11%); Vitamin B3: 1mg (6%); Vitamin B6: 0mg (6%); Vitamin B9: 28mcg (7%); Vitamin A: 11mcg (1%); Vitamin B12: 0mcg (0%); Vitamin C: 4mg (5%); Vitamin D: 0mcg (0%); Vitamin E: 3mg (18%); Vitamin K: 9mcg (8%)

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Notes

Tip: The flavours develop over time and taste even better the day after it is made.
Chipotle paste varies in spice from brand to brand so use the amount given as a guide and use an amount that tastes nice to you.

Alternatives:
raw cacao powder - cocoa powder
almond butter - peanut butter, tahini, sunflower or pumpkin seed paste