Turkey in Classic Mole Poblano Sauce
Turkey in Classic Mole Poblano Sauce balances smoky dried chiles, bittersweet Mexican chocolate, and toasted seeds and nuts into a velvety, layered sauce that clings to tender turkey. Rich, slightly sweet, and warmly spiced, it’s ideal for using holiday leftovers or serving at a festive dinner with rice and warm tortillas.
- Prep35 mins
- Cook1 hr 35 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyHard
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Turkey in Classic Mole Poblano Sauce, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 5 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 55 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 15
- Heart Health
- 71
- Metabolic
- 34
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 42
- Performance
- 34
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat about 3 cups of water in a microwave-safe bowl for 3 minutes.
- 2
Heat a griddle or comal over medium heat. Toast pasilla chiles, guajillo chiles, ancho chiles, cascabel chile, and morita chile for about 1 minute. Turn the chiles and toast until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove the stems and seeds. Put the chiles in the bowl of hot water; cover and let them soak for 10 to 15 minutes.
- 3
Place the tomatoes on the hot griddle. Cook until blackened on all sides, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer them to a blender.
- 4
Heat 1/4 cup oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic; cook and stir until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Using tongs, transfer the onion and garlic to the blender, tilting the skillet to keep the oil in the pan.
- 5
Toast the cloves, sesame seeds, and coriander seeds in the hot skillet until fragrant and lightly browned, 30 to 60 seconds. Add them to the blender. Cook the cranberries in the skillet until toasted, about 1 minute; add them to the blender.
- 6
Pour another 1/4 cup oil into the skillet; reheat over medium heat. Stir in the peanuts and almonds; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add them to the blender, keeping the oil in the skillet.
- 7
Place the tortillas in the hot skillet; raise the heat to medium-high. Fry until slightly crisp, about 1 minute; transfer to a plate. Add the remaining oil and the chocolate tablet to the skillet; cook and stir until melted, about 2 minutes. Pour this into the blender.
- 8
Add the softened chiles and 1/3 of the soaking liquid to the blender. Add the salt, white pepper, cumin, and oregano. Blend until smooth. Tear the tortillas and add them to the blender; blend the mole until smooth.
- 9
Pour the mixture into a large pot over low heat. Gradually stir in the broth and add the cinnamon stick. Simmer until slightly thickened and the flavors meld, about 1 hour. Remove the cinnamon stick. Pour the mole over the reheated turkey.
- Calories 732.6 kcal High 37%
- Protein 45.3 g Good Source 91%
- Carbohydrate 42.79 g 16%
- Total Fat 42.95 g High 55%
- Saturated Fat 8.29 g High 41%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 123.99 mg High 41%
- Sodium 742.32 mg High 32%
- Dietary Fiber 4.62 g Moderate 17%
- Total Sugars 8.33 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 172.03 mg Moderate 13%
- Iron 1.87 mg Moderate 10%
- Potassium 249.64 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 100.12 mcg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin C 25.78 mg Good Source 29%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Peanuts 🥜
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Gluten
- Sesame
- Corn 🌽
- Chocolate 🍫
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Turkey in Classic Mole Poblano Sauce is made with 23 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 2 hrs 10 mins and is rated hard. Key ingredients include Almonds, Cinnamon Sticks, Cooked Turkey, and Coriander Seed. Each serving provides about 732.6 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Turkey in Classic Mole Poblano Sauce made of?
- The main ingredients are Almonds, Cinnamon Sticks, Cooked Turkey, Coriander Seed, Corn Tortilla. The full list of 23 is above.
- How long does it take to make Turkey in Classic Mole Poblano Sauce?
- About 2 hrs 10 mins in total: 35 mins to prepare and 1 hr 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 732.6 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Turkey in Classic Mole Poblano Sauce easy to make?
- This recipe is rated hard, with 23 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Turkey in Classic Mole Poblano Sauce healthy?
- Turkey in Classic Mole Poblano Sauce has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 732.6 calories and 45.3 g of protein, or 91% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 742.32 mg (32% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 8.29 g (41% of the Daily Value). It contains Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Gluten, Sesame, Corn, Chocolate, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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