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.

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Overview Ingredients Instructions

Prep time

5 minutes

Cook time

20 minutes

FREEZER FRIENDLY

Yes

SHELF LIFE

3 days

Why is this healthy?

Has less than 10g of added sugar Contains sofrito (onion, garlic, tomatoes, leeks etc) Contains herbs or spices Contains cacao Is a source of vitamin C Contains prebiotics

Diet

Vegan Pescatarian Vegetarian

Contains

Grains, Gluten, Nuts

Why is this healthy?

Has less than 10g of added sugar Contains sofrito (onion, garlic, tomatoes, leeks etc) Contains herbs or spices Contains cacao Is a source of vitamin C Contains prebiotics

NUTRITION PER SERVING (Read more)

139kcal

Calories

Protein

Total Fat

15g

Carbs

Fibre

Sugars

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%)

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

Why is this healthy?

Has less than 10g of added sugar Contains sofrito (onion, garlic, tomatoes, leeks etc) Contains herbs or spices Contains cacao Is a source of vitamin C Contains prebiotics

Diet

Vegan Pescatarian Vegetarian

Contains

Grains, Gluten, Nuts

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Recipe categories: Latin American Inspired, Pastes, Marinades & Sauces