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Turkey with mole sauce with rice on a white serving dish.

Turkey in Mole Sauce

Chef Sue Sheldon
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Servings 4
Calories 213

Ingredients 

  • 1 Onion Large
  • 1 Jalapeño Pepper Medium
  • 6½ teaspoons Cumin Ground
  • 2½ teaspoons Coriander Ground
  • ½ teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1 Tablespoon Canola Oil
  • 1 pound Ground Turkey Lean
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes 14 ounces, no salt added
  • ¾ cup Water
  • 3 Tablespoons Cocoa Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 1 bunch Cilantro Optional
  • 1 Scallions Optional

Equipment

  • Stovetop
  • Large Skillet

Instructions

  • Peel, rinse, and chop onion. Rinse the jalapeño, remove the seeds, and mince.
  • If using, rinse and chop cilantro. Peel and thinly slice scallion.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, add cumin, coriander, and cinnamon. Cook until fragrant, stirring often, 2-3 minutes. Transfer spices to a plate.
  • Add oil to the skillet and heat. Add onion and cook until golden, 12-14 minutes. Add jalapeño and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute more.
  • Add turkey and spices. Cook until turkey is browned, breaking up clumps with a mixing spoon, about 5 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes, water, and cocoa powder. Stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer. Simmer for 20 minutes. Stir in salt. If using, serve sprinkled with cilantro and/or scallions.

Notes

  • Serve with cornbread or over rice. Add a side of sautéed cooking greens or a tossed salad.
  • For extra heat, add another rinsed and minced jalapeño pepper in step 4.
  • You can use 1 teaspoon anise seed in place of ½ teaspoon of the cumin and ½ teaspoon of the coriander, if you like.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Turkey in Mole Sauce
Amount per Serving
Calories
 
213
Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
7
g
11
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Cholesterol
 
62
mg
21
%
Sodium
 
506
mg
22
%
Potassium
 
709
mg
20
%
Carbohydrates
 
11
g
4
%
Fiber
 
4
g
17
%
Sugar
 
4
g
4
%
Protein
 
29
g
58
%
Vitamin A
 
229
IU
5
%
Vitamin C
 
16
mg
19
%
Calcium
 
90
mg
9
%
Iron
 
5
mg
28
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Cilantro, Cinnamon, Cocoa Powder, Coriander, Cumin, Diced Tomatoes, Ground Cinnamon, Ground Turkey, Jalapeño Pepper, Mole Sauce, Onion, Onions, Scallions, Tomato, Tomatoes, Turkey