Adding ingredients for Mole Poblano Sauce

dark chocolate

🥗Healthier: cacao powder

💰Cheaper: milk chocolate

Cacao powder is lower in sugar and calories, while milk chocolate is more accessible.

dried chilies

🥗Healthier: fresh chilies

💰Cheaper: canned chilies

Fresh chilies can provide a different flavor profile, while canned chilies are often less expensive.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Walnuts are healthier with omega-3s, while peanuts are a budget-friendly nut alternative.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Vegetable broth is a good option for a lighter flavor, while bouillon is a cost-effective substitute.

Add 1 medium onion and 3 cloves of coarsely chopped garlic to the mixture.

Add 1 peeled tomato to the mixture.

Add 3 tablespoons of almonds to the mixture.

Add 2 tablespoons of raisins that have been soaked in water.

Add 0.5 tablespoons of cumin to the mixture.

Add 0.5 tablespoons of coriander to the mixture.

Add 0.5 teaspoons or tablespoons of cinnamon to the mixture.

Add 1 teaspoon of anise seed (fennel seeds) to the mixture.

Add 1 tablespoon of peanut butter to the mixture.

Tear up 1 tortilla and add it to the mixture to help thicken the sauce.

Add 1.5 cups of chicken stock to the mixture.

Add toasted sesame seeds to the mixture.

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