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. Read more 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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Prep time

5 mins

Cook time

20 mins

FREEZER FRIENDLY

Yes

SHELF LIFE

3 days

Why is this healthy?

Herbs &
spices

Diet

Vegan Pescatarian Vegetarian

Contains

Nuts, Grains, Gluten

Why is this healthy?

Herbs &
spices

TRY MORE RECIPES using mole sauce

• Mole Black Beans, Mushrooms, and Pico de Gallo Rice Bowl

• Black Bean Chilaquiles with Coriander Yoghurt Dressing

NUTRITION PER SERVING (Read more)

134kcal

Calories

8g

Total Fat

14g

Carbs

3g

Sugars

4g

Protein

3g

Fibre

2mg

Iron

11%

 

42mg

Magnesium

10%

 

80mg

Phosporus

6%

 

225mg

Potassium

5%

 

45mg

Sodium

2%

 

0mg

Vitamin B1

0%

 

0mcg

Vitamin B12

0%

 

0mcg

Vitamin D

0%

 

2.8mg

Vitamin E

19%

 

28mcg

Vitamin B9

7%

 

11mcg

Vitamin A

1%

 

4mg

Vitamin C

4%

 

0.6mg

Zinc

5%

 

9mcg

Vitamin K

8%

 

0.2mg

Copper

22%

 

0.1mg

Vitamin B2

8%

 

1mg

Vitamin B3

6%

 

0.1mg

Vitamin B6

6%

 

68mg

Calcium

5%

 

Calories: 134kcal; Total Fat: 8g; Carbs: 14g; Sugars: 3g; Protein: 4g; Fibre: 3g; Iron: 2mg (11%); Magnesium: 42mg (10%); Phosporus: 80mg (6%); Potassium: 225mg (5%); Sodium: 45mg (2%); Vitamin B1: 0mg (0%); Vitamin B12: 0mcg (0%); Vitamin D: 0mcg (0%); Vitamin E: 2.8mg (19%); Vitamin B9: 28mcg (7%); Vitamin A: 11mcg (1%); Vitamin C: 4mg (4%); Zinc: 0.6mg (5%); Vitamin K: 9mcg (8%); Copper: 0.2mg (22%); Vitamin B2: 0.1mg (8%); Vitamin B3: 1mg (6%); Vitamin B6: 0.1mg (6%); Calcium: 68mg (5%)

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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