Low Sodium Mole Sauce Recipe (No Salt Added)
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Jump to Recipe Print Recipe Share Pin For Later EmailThis low sodium mole sauce recipe is rich and spicy, made with peppers, onions, spices, cacao powder, and no salt or preservatives. Serve this savory mole sauce over chicken, beef, pork, and with a side of rice or beans.
This mole sauce brings some major flavor without sodium. This sauce is made from simmered vegetables and spices, and great for your next dinner!
If you’ve never had mole sauce, you’re seriously missing out! Mole sauce is traditional in Mexican cuisine, and is built on a base of dried chilis, peppers, chocolate, and spices. Authentic mole recipes call for salt and high-sodium ingredients, so I wanted to develop a healthier version.
My husband’s go-to order at our favorite Mexican restaurant is chicken mole – which is rich, delicious, tangy, and loaded with spice. Since we eat low sodium, I wanted to make a version that we can both enjoy at home. He gave this a 10/10 and said the flavor was spot on!
This Low Sodium Mole Sauce Is:
- Spicy
- Savory
- Smoky
- Nutty
- Rich
- Loaded with Flavor
- Made without Salt or Preservatives
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What’s In Mole Sauce Without Salt?
- Onions, Fresh Tomatoes, Garlic, Lime – I stock up on produce with Misfits Market – they have a fantastic selection of in-season fruits & veggies, low so pantry items, and great food finds for a fraction of grocery store prices! You can get $10 off your first $30 box by clicking here!
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil: I like to use this fruity Zoe olive oil which has a fantastic flavor and deep color- it’s really inexpensive online here, so I keep a few liters stocked up in my pantry. For the quality, it’s an excellent value, I would highly recommend!
- Salt Free Chili Powder – most chili powder blends do contain salt, so I like this no-salt version to limit the sodium.
- No-Salt-Added Peanut Butter – I always choose a simple no-salt peanut butter, with just one ingredient: peanuts, like this brand! I try not to buy any peanut butter that has added salt, sugar, or palm oil which is common in most grocery store brands.
- Cacao Powder: this unsweetened cacao powder is a healthy and good-for-you addition to this sauce. While traditional mole is made with chocolate, I used this Raw Cacao powder which is loaded with antioxidants and has tons of health benefits.
- Thyme
- Cinnamon
- No-Salt-Added Tortillas – tortillas are added to this recipe to give the sauce some texture. Always check the sodium content of tortillas before buying – corn tortillas usually have less sodium than flour varieties. I like this brand which just has corn, water, and lime.
- No-Salt-Added Vegetable Stock – I like to make my own using my recipe here, however use any brand that has 0 added sodium.
- Chili Flakes
One of the Best Low Sodium Pantry Recipes
This easy no salt mole sauce recipe is a fantastic pantry-staple meal! It uses many ingredients you would have in your dry pantry or cupboards – most of which you probably have on hand. Keeping a well-stocked pantry makes it easy to come up with delicious and healthy meals using a few staples you can rotate. I made a list of my Favorite Low Sodium Pantry Staples that I always keep stocked. By stocking up on healthy whole ingredients you can cook delicious salt-free & low so recipes without a trip to the store!
How Do I Make Mole Sauce Without Salt?
- In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil on low. Add the onion and garlic, and sauté for 6 to 7 minutes until they begin to soften.
- Add the remainder of the ingredients to the pot and stir well. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for 30 minutes until tortillas have completely softened.
- Using an immersion blender, or a standing blender (being careful to transfer the sauce in small batches), blend on high until the sauce is thick.
- Pour over cooked meats, or use as a marinade. Enjoy!
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Low Sodium Mole Sauce
Equipment
- large pot
- Immersion Blender or regular blender
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion chopped
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- ½ cup fresh tomatoes diced
- ½ cup No-Salt-Added Peanut Butter
- 1 teaspoon cacao powder
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- 2 No-Salt-Added Tortillas torn into 1 inch pieces
- 2 cups No-Salt-Added Vegetable Stock
- 2 limes juiced
- ½ teaspoon chili flakes
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil on low. Add the onion and garlic, and sauté for 6 to 7 minutes until they begin to soften.
- Add the remainder of the ingredients to the pot and stir well. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for 30 minutes until tortillas have completely softened.
- Using an immersion blender, or a standing blender (being careful to transfer the sauce in small batches), blend on high until the sauce is thick.
- Pour over cooked meats, or use as a marinade. Enjoy!
Notes
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*Please note, all nutrition content is estimated based on the ingredients we used, it may vary based on your ingredients. Always check your nutrition labels to verify sodium amounts.
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