Easy Mole Sauce Recipe
Easy Mole Sauce is such a great addition to your favorite meals! We love Chicken Mole and learning how to make this Homemade Mole Sauce has made all the difference for our best Mexican recipe!
Servings: 12
Calories: 93kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 chipotle pepper chopped
- 2 teaspoon adobo sauce from chipotle pepper can
- 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes with green chiles 1 can
- 4 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
Instructions
- Place a pot over medium heat and add the oil
- Add the onion and garlic, stirring often for 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add the chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, tomatoes with green chiles. Stir to combine. Reduce to a simmer and allow to cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Carefully pour the mixture into a high powered blender.
- Add the peanut butter, chicken broth, chili powder, cinnamon, salt and pepper. Blend until well combined.
- Return the mixture to the pot over medium heat. Cook to reduce for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the chocolate and stir until melted.
- Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container and use for Chicken Mole when ready! Can also freeze for up to 2 months. Enjoy!
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Nutrition
Calories: 93kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 523mg | Potassium: 197mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 140IU | Vitamin C: 6.8mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1.5mg