Mole De Cacahuate - Peanut Mole - Mexican Peanut Sauce Recipe

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Mole De Cacahuate - Peanut Mole - Mexican Peanut Sauce
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Directions:

  1. Cut the dried chilies open; discard seeds stems and veins.
  2. Put chilies in bowl of hot water for 25 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, heat 2 tbs oil in skillet and cook the onions and garlic just until they start to brown.
  4. Transfer to blender or food processor.
  5. In same skillet cook the tortilla pieces until crisp and slightly browned.
  6. Add to blender with onion.
  7. Cook the tomatoes until the skins start to char a bit.
  8. Add to blender along with the peanuts, raisins, oregano, cinnamon, and allspice.
  9. Drain the chilies (discard water) and add to blender.
  10. Add 1 1/4 cups of the broth and add the vinegar and salt.
  11. Puree the mixture as much as possible.
  12. Pour the mixture through a strainer into a large bowl.
  13. Heat the remaining oil in a saucepan and add the mixture.
  14. Add the remaining broth and bring to boil then reduce to simmer.
  15. Let simmer for 20 - 25 minutes, stirring to keep from sticking to bottom of pan.
  16. If sauce gets too thick, add a bit more broth to thin to the desired consistency.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 10114.31 Kcal (42347 kJ)
Calories from fat 4819.17 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 535.46g 824%
Sodium 390.05mg 16%
Potassium 266.24mg 6%
Total Carbs 1097.41g 366%
Sugars 898.63g 3595%
Dietary Fiber 144.25g 577%
Protein 145.35g 291%
Vitamin C 9.2mg 15%
Iron 48.2mg 268%
Calcium 30.4mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 6202.13 Kcal (25967 kJ)
Calories from fat 2955.13 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 328.35g 824%
Sodium 239.18mg 16%
Potassium 163.26mg 6%
Total Carbs 672.93g 366%
Sugars 551.04g 3595%
Dietary Fiber 88.45g 577%
Protein 89.13g 291%
Vitamin C 5.7mg 15%
Iron 29.5mg 268%
Calcium 18.7mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 246.1
    Points
  • 259
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • high fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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