Mole Verde

Mole Verde
Mole Verde might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe covers 36% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 310 calories, 37g of protein, and 7g of fat. This recipe serves 6. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and dairy free diet. Head to the store and pick up cilantro, serrano chilies, lima beans, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.

Instructions

1
In a 5- to 6-quart pan, combine tomatillos, onions, lima beans, garlic, chilies, and 3 1/2 cups water.
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2
Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat, cover, and simmer until vegetables are tender when pierced, about 20 minutes.
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3
Drain, reserving cooking liquid.
4
Whirl vegetable mixture in a food processor or blender until smooth. (If desired, chill pure and liquid airtight up to 1 day.)
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5
Return pure to pan. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat, stirring often, until pure is as thick as catsup, about 15 minutes.
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6
With a fork, blend prepared masa with 1 cup reserved cooking liquid; add to pure.
7
Whirl fennel, cilantro, parsley, and epazote with broth in a food processor or blender; add mixture to cooked sauce.
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8
Heat just until hot.
9
Ladle 3/4 cup sauce onto each dinner plate; lay pork slices in sauce and garnish with parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Accompany with remaining sauce.
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DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings6
Health Score53
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