Simple vegan mole sauce (English)

dried chiles

🥗Healthier: fresh chiles

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Fresh chiles can provide a similar flavor with fewer preservatives.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Walnuts offer healthy fats, while peanuts are more budget-friendly.

chocolate

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate

💰Cheaper: cocoa powder

Dark chocolate has less sugar, and cocoa powder is often less expensive.

Heat oil in a pan over medium-low heat.

Fry the pasilla ancho chiles for about 5 seconds on each side until softened.

Turn off the heat and add the raisins to the pan.

Add 2 cups of vegetable broth, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of vinegar to the pan.

Turn the heat back on and bring the mixture to a simmer.

Cook the sauce for around 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Serve the sauce over cutlets, rice, and beans.

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