Eat Your Fruit & Veggies Mole

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Recipe: #9547

May 12, 2013

Categories: Curries, Cherry, Onions, more

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"I created this for a contest. Mmm, complex flavors, healthy, tasty, good. While I made this Vegetarian, you can make this with pork or chicken if you want. This is a mild Mole but feel free to spice it up with some chilies or chipotle. Mix and match any veggies you have on hand and clean out the pantry while you're at it. I think beans, corn and olives would go nicely in this as well. I chopped my veggies large and chunky. This would probably work great in a crock pot also. Like most mole recipes this is better the next day."

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Ingredients

  • MOLE SAUCE
  • Veggies (Adjust to what you have on hand)

Nutritional

  • Serving Size: 1 (829.5 g)
  • Calories 1302.6
  • Total Fat - 90.4 g
  • Saturated Fat - 29.2 g
  • Cholesterol - 233.2 mg
  • Sodium - 6505.3 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate - 39.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber - 6.3 g
  • Sugars - 13.9 g
  • Protein - 81.3 g
  • Calcium - 87.9 mg
  • Iron - 6.3 mg
  • Vitamin C - 45.5 mg
  • Thiamin - 2.6 mg


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Step by Step Method

Step 1

In a blender, puree sauce ingredients (except last cup of broth).

Step 2

Add last cup of broth and blend until combined.

Step 3

In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat, add onion and bell peppers, saute until softened, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in Mole sauce and potatoes, bring to a boil, turn down heat and simmer for 45 minutes.

Step 5

Stir in zucchini, yellow squash and vinegar. Simmer until they are crisp tender, about 10 minutes. Adjust salt and Splenda to taste.

Step 6

Serve over cooked rice and top with chopped tomatoes, cilantro, and feta cheese.

Tips


  • To Serve:
  • Cooked rice, to serve
  • Chopped tomato, to top
  • Cilantro, to top (optional)
  • Crumbled feta cheese, to top (brings out even more flavor)
  • Sour cream

Editorial Notes

The ingredient tips, suggestions, variations, facts, questions and answers below are not edits to the original author's recipe. They are not meant to imply any change would improve the recipe. They're offered for convenience, alternative ideas, and points of interest. If you have any comments about them, please post in the Help & Ideas forum.

Tips for selecting ingredients

  • Look for natural-style peanut butter with no added sugars or oils for a healthier option.
  • Any type of bell peppers, potatoes and squash can be used for this recipe.

Ingredient substitutions

  • Cherries: Apples - Apples are a great substitute for cherries as they are both sweet and provide a similar texture. Apples are also widely available and easy to find, making them an accessible substitution.
  • Chili Powder: Cayenne Pepper - Cayenne pepper is a great substitute for chili powder as it adds a similar level of heat to the dish. Additionally, cayenne pepper is more widely available in many grocery stores, making it easier to find than chili powder.

Variations

Vegan Version Replace the peanut butter with almond butter and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth. Remove the feta cheese from the topping.


Spicy Version Replace the peanut butter with chili-flavored peanut butter and use vegetable broth with a pinch of red pepper flakes. Top with pepper jack cheese instead of feta cheese.


Serve with

Tortilla Chips and Salsa: Tortilla chips and salsa are a great accompaniment to this Mole dish. The chips provide a crunchy texture and the salsa adds a fresh and spicy flavor. Together, they make a delicious side dish that is sure to be a hit with everyone.


Black Beans and Rice: Black beans and rice is a classic Mexican side dish that pairs perfectly with this Mole dish. The beans provide a hearty and filling flavor while the rice adds a light and fluffy texture. Together, they make a delicious side dish that is sure to be a hit with everyone.




FAQ

Q: Can I use other vegetables for this recipe?

A: Yes, you can mix and match any veggies you have on hand. Beans, corn, and olives would also work nicely.



Q: Can I make this dish ahead of time?

A: Yes, you can make this dish ahead of time and reheat it when you are ready to serve. It will stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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Maito

I love this creation of yours and have made it a lot since the very first time. I like beans and corn in it, as you suggest, and adding whatever other vegs I have on hand too (like carrots). Have never added chicken, but your suggestion is a good one. I have tried this also without the flour or with tapioca as a sub - all of them work. The main thing I change (for DH) is I add less salt, cinnamon and allspice (but this would vary by individual taste). This stew has such a complex flavor, that I would skip the toppings (although I do sometimes like nonfat sour cream on it). Thanks for such a keeper!

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Fun facts:

Fun Fact 1: This recipe combines the traditional flavors of Mexican mole sauce with the vegetables of a Mediterranean diet. The combination of these two cuisines is often referred to as "Fusion Cuisine" and was popularized in the 1980s by celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck.

Fun Fact 2: The name "Mole" is derived from the Nahuatl word "molli" which means "sauce" or "concoction". It was used by the Aztecs and Mayans centuries ago and is still popular in Mexican cuisine today.