Smokey Turkey Almond Mole Recipe

Name: Smokey Turkey Almond Mole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup roasted almonds; 1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil; 2 dried Anaheim chiles, stemmed, seeded, and chopped; 1 cup chopped onion; 1 garlic clove, crushed; 1 (7-ounce) can chipotle chiles in adobo sauce; 1 1/2 cups fire-roasted crushed tomatoes (such as Muir Glen); 1 tablespoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves; 2 (6-inch) corn tortillas, torn into small pieces; 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can vegetable broth; 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar; 3 cups chopped cooked turkey breast; Cilantro sprigs (optional)

Servings: persons

1/2 cup roasted almonds
1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil
2 dried Anaheim chiles, stemmed, seeded, and chopped
1 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 (7-ounce) can chipotle chiles in adobo sauce
1 1/2 cups fire-roasted crushed tomatoes (such as Muir Glen)
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
2 (6-inch) corn tortillas, torn into small pieces
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can vegetable broth
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
3 cups chopped cooked turkey breast
Cilantro sprigs (optional)

1
Place almonds in a food processor; process until smooth (about 2 1/2 minutes), scraping sides of bowl once. Set aside.
2
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add Anaheim chiles; saute 1 minute or until softened. Add onion and garlic; saute 4 minutes or until onion is lightly browned.
3
Remove 1 chipotle chile from can; cut chipotle chile in half. Add 1 chile half to onion mixture. Reserve remaining chiles and adobo sauce for another use. Add tomatoes and next 6 ingredients (tomatoes through broth); bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4
Spoon mixture into food processor; process until smooth. Return mixture to pan; stir in almond butter and vinegar; cook 1 minute. Stir in turkey. Garnish with cilantro, if desired.

589

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup roasted almonds, 1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil, 2 dried Anaheim chiles, stemmed, seeded, and chopped, 1 cup chopped onion, and more.

Yes, Smokey Turkey Almond Mole falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Smokey Turkey Almond Mole

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