July 20, 2021
Mole Sauce
Earthy, rich, a bit sweet and a bit bitter this sauce packs a spice punch and comes together in just 20 minutes. Serve with some simple roast chicken thighs, as pictured below with a drizzle of creama, queso fresco, and cilantro. Or, make enchiladas, swapping the sauce here.
Servings: 8
Calories: 62kcal
Ingredients
- 15 oz salsa
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup chicken broth more as needed to thin sauce to desired consistency
- 4 tablespoons chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter sugar free
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate such as Lily’s chips
Instructions
- Combine the salsa, tomato paste, chicken broth, chili powder, cumin, and garlic in a blender and puree until smooth. Pour into a small pot and add the peanut butter and chocolate. Bring to a simmer, stirring frequently until smooth. Set aside.
Notes
Makes about 2 cups, serving size: 1/4 cup.
Nutrition Facts
Mole Sauce
Amount per Serving
Calories
62
% Daily Value*
Fat
3
g
5
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Cholesterol
1
mg
0
%
Sodium
621
mg
27
%
Potassium
350
mg
10
%
Carbohydrates
9
g
3
%
Fiber
4
g
17
%
Sugar
3
g
3
%
Protein
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
1831
IU
37
%
Vitamin C
5
mg
6
%
Calcium
39
mg
4
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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