Romeritos Navideños en Mole - Traditional Mexican Christmas Dish

shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu provides a plant-based protein option.

mole sauce

🥗Healthier: salsa verde

💰Cheaper: homemade mole with basic ingredients

Salsa verde is lighter and easier to make.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: yams

Sweet potatoes offer more nutrients and fiber.

Wash romeritos thoroughly and remove any tough stems.

Boil water in a large pot and add romeritos. Cook until tender, about 5-7 minutes.

Drain romeritos and set aside.

Peel and chop potatoes into small cubes.

In the same pot, boil water and add potatoes. Cook until fork-tender, about 10 minutes.

Drain potatoes and set aside with romeritos.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Sauté chopped onion and garlic until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink, about 3-5 minutes.

Stir in mole sauce and simmer for 5-7 minutes to heat through.

Combine romeritos, potatoes, and mole mixture in a large bowl. Toss gently to coat.

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