Mole Verde with Pumpkin Seeds
A vibrant green mole made with tomatillos, fresh herbs, and toasted pepitas.
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups Hulled pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
- 1 pound Tomatillos, husked and rinsed
- 2 pieces Serrano peppers, stemmed
- 1/2 cup White onion, chopped
- 3 pieces Garlic cloves, peeled
- 1 cup Fresh cilantro leaves
- 1/4 cup Fresh epazote or parsley
- 2 cups Romaine lettuce leaves, chopped
- 3 cups Chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil or lard
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Ground cumin(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Toast the pepitas in a dry skillet over medium heat until they start to pop and turn golden, then let them cool completely.
- 2
Grind the toasted pepitas in a spice grinder or high-speed blender until they form a very fine powder.
- 3
In a large pot, boil the tomatillos and serrano peppers in water for about 8-10 minutes until soft but not bursting.
- 4
Transfer the boiled tomatillos and peppers to a blender; add the onion, garlic, cilantro, epazote, and lettuce leaves.
- 5
Blend the vegetable mixture with 1 cup of broth until perfectly smooth and vibrant green.
- 6
Heat the oil in a heavy pot, pour in the blended green sauce, and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
- 7
Stir in the ground pepitas and the remaining broth, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes until thickened.
- 8
Season with salt and cumin to taste, and serve over poached chicken or roasted vegetables.
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