Description
This 20-Minute Mole Sauce is a quick and flavorful recipe that brings the rich and complex flavors of traditional mole to your table in no time. Perfect for drizzling over chicken, enchiladas, tacos, or grilled veggies, this sauce is a versatile addition to your culinary repertoire.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/8 tsp ground allspice
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp smooth peanut butter
- 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, chopped
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat Olive Oil: In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Cook Onion: Add chopped onion and cook until soft.
- Add Spices: Stir in garlic, chili powder, cumin, cinnamon, cloves, and allspice.
- Mix in Ingredients: Add tomato paste, peanut butter, cocoa powder, and brown sugar. Stir to form a paste.
- Simmer: Add chipotle pepper and chicken broth. Simmer for 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Season and Serve: Season with salt and pepper. Use immediately or store in the fridge.
Notes
- This quick mole sauce is rich and complex with just pantry staples.
- Great over chicken, enchiladas, tacos, or grilled veggies.
- Double the recipe and freeze for later use.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
