Teeccino Mole Sauce for Chicken, Fish, or Tofu
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Category: Entrees & sides
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Difficulty: Easy
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Servings: 4 servings
Mexican women are famous for cooking their mole (pronounced MOH-lay) sauces for days on end, but I promise you, you'll enjoy this quick version every bit as much! Mole sauces with their combination of chili, spices, nuts, tomatoes and chocolate tantalize your taste buds. Dreamt up by our Latina neighbors, mole features foods native to the Americas. This vegetarian & vegan mole sauce perfectly accompanies any protein of your choice!
Ingredients
- 2 cup diced fresh Roma tomatoes preferably organic
- 1 1/2 cup Teeccino [Chocolaté]brewed strong (or certified gluten-free Teeccino [Dandelion Mocha Herbal Coffee])
- 1/2 cup white onion finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves pressed in a garlic press
- 2 tbsp toasted almonds finely chopped
- 1 tbsp golden raisins
- 2 tsp chopped canned chipotle chiles in adobo sauce for medium heat
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp bittersweet chocolate finely chopped
Select Your Favorite Chocolate Blend
Make this recipe with one of Teeccino’s delicious chocolate blends. For gluten-free recipes, use our certified gluten-free Dandelion Mocha with detoxifying dandelion root. Or try one of our Maya blends, such as Chocolate or Maca Chocolaté, featuring nutrient-dense ramón seeds from the Maya Biosphere Reserve. To give your gut a boost, make this recipe with our Prebiotic SuperBoost Dark Chocolate blend that contains three plant-based prebiotics.
Instructions
Prep Time: 30 Minutes , Cook Time: 30 Minutes , Calories per serving:230
Mole
- In a blender or food processor, pureé all of the above ingredients except the chocolate until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into a thick-bottomed skillet or pot and simmer over low heat until it thickens (20 to 30 minutes). Stir occasionally with a wooden spoon.
- Stir in the finely chopped chocolate and add salt to taste.
- Remove from heat and set aside.
Chicken
- 4 chicken breasts, preferably organic
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Brown both sides in a very hot pan with a little bit of olive oil. Layer in a baking ban and cover with mole sauce. Bake at 375 for 15 minutes. Optional: Top with a bit of chopped cilantro or green onion and decorate pan with lime slices.
Fish
- 2 lbs wild salmon, halibut, mahi mahi or any firm white fish
- Brush or spray fish with olive oil. Layer fish in baking pan. Cover with mole sauce. Bake until fish flakes apart easily with a fork at 350 degrees.
Tofu
- 2 lbs Tofu, firm
- Drain tofu and cut into 1 inch thick squares or long strips. Brush or spray tofu with olive oil or coconut oil. Arrange tofu cubes or strips on a baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes at 350 degrees and then cover with mole sauce. Bake for 20 minutes more.