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Authentic Mole Sauce Recipe

This recipe is vegan.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 150 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoon cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup smooth peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoon raisins
  • 2 tablespoon sesame seeds

Instructions 

  1. 1. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2. Stir in the cocoa powder, ground cinnamon, ground cumin, dried oregano, and salt. Cook for another 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  3. 3. Add the vegetable broth, crushed tomatoes, peanut butter, raisins, and sesame seeds. Stir well to combine.
  4. 4. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. 5. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Transfer the mixture to a blender and blend until smooth.
  6. 6. Return the sauce to the saucepan and heat through before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Mole, Vegan
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