Mole Verde — Mexican Green Sauce

Jun 05, 2023June 5, 20230 3

Mole Verde -- Mexican Green Sauce with Pumpkin Seeds and Tomatillos

by The Chefin Sauce

Prep

20 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	6 ounces pumpkin seeds , about 2 cups ( raw , unhulled )
	2 cups chicken broth or 2 cups beef broth
	6 ounces tomatillos , husks removed , rinsed , and coarsely chopped
	6 large leaves sorrel , rinsed , stems removed , and coarsely chopped ( lengua de vaca )
	4 leaves hoja santa , stems and veins removed , coarsely chopped
	8 large sprigs epazote
	4 jalapenos ( to taste ) or 6 serrano chilies , coarsely chopped ( to taste )
	pork fat ( approximately 1/4 cup ) or vegetable oil , for frying ( approximately 1/4 cup )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

155

Sugar

Fat

12g

Mole Verde is a traditional Mexican sauce that is made with a variety of fresh green ingredients, including tomatillos, sorrel, hoja santa, and epazote. The sauce gets its distinctive flavor from pumpkin seeds, which are toasted and blended into a fine powder. Mole Verde is a popular sauce for enchiladas, tacos, and grilled meats, and is a healthier and lighter alternative to other heavy sauces. This sauce is also vegetarian-friendly, made without meat or dairy products. While Mole Verde can be quite spicy, it is also full of flavor and nutrition, making it a great addition to any meal.

Instructions

1.	In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast pumpkin seeds until lightly browned.
2.	Transfer seeds to a blender and blend until a fine powder forms.
3.	In a stockpot over medium heat, bring broth to a simmer and add tomatillos, sorrel, hoja santa, epazote, and jalapenos.
4.	Simmer sauce for 10 minutes, then remove from heat and let cool slightly.
5.	Transfer sauce to a blender and blend until smooth.
6.	Strain the sauce through a fine mesh sieve into a large saucepan.
7.	Heat pork fat or vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
8.	When hot, pour oil into saucepan with sauce and cook for 10 minutes until slightly thickened.

PROS

Mole Verde is a fresh and flavorful sauce that is perfect for enchiladas, tacos, and grilled meats.

It is a healthy and nutritious alternative to other heavy sauces and is vegetarian-friendly.

CONS

Mole Verde is traditionally made with pork fat, which can make it high in calories and fat.

The sauce can also be quite spicy, so it may not be suitable for those who are sensitive to heat.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Mole Verde is an excellent source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, iron, and calcium.
The tomatillos in the sauce are high in fiber and are loaded with antioxidants, while the pumpkin seeds are a good source of protein and healthy fats.