RECIPE: Big Cove Cocoa Loco Mexican Mole

Serves 4 People | 45 minutes

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Big Cove Cocoa Loco Mexican Mole:

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp canola oil
• 2 shallots diced
• 3 garlic cloves minced
• 1 jalapeno cored and diced
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 2 tbsp flour
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tbsp Big Cove cocoa loco spice blend
• 1 tbsp smooth nut butter of your choice
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1 tsp pepper

Instructions

• Heat 2 tbsp canola oil in saucepan to medium heat
• Dice 2 shallots and add to pan. Sauté for 5 minutes stirring occasionally until they are soft and fragrant
• Mince 3 garlic cloves and core and dice 1 jalapeno. Add to pan and stir. Cook for 2 minutes
• Add 1 tbsp chili powder, 2 tbsp flour, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp dried oregano to pan and stir until everything is mixed. Continue cooking for an additional minute
• Remove pan from heat and add 2 cups of stock and stir until everything is combined
• Blend mixture and purée until smooth. Be careful with hot liquid. If it is too hot, wait until it cools
• Return to saucepan and heat on medium heat
• Add 1 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tbsp Big Cove cocoa loco spice blend, 1 tbsp smooth nut butter, 1 tsp salt, and 1 tsp pepper. Mix until smooth
• Continue cooking and stirring until sauce reaches a simmer and thickens
• Serve on tacos, on roasted chicken, in soups or dips, or wherever you’d use a Mexican mole.
• Serve and enjoy!

Pictured is chicken tacos with shredded cabbage, Big Cove Mole, and crumbled feta cheese. 

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