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Low Sodium Mole Sauce

AuthorKelly Jensen
This 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 Mexican sauce is made from simmered vegetables and spices, and great for your next dinner!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Sauce
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 8 servings
Calories 173 kcal

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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Nutrition

Calories: 173kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 5gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 62mgPotassium: 235mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1025IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 41mgIron: 1mg

*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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