Turkey Mole Recipe

Name: Turkey Mole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 turkey breast and wing; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 2 medium onions, chopped; Bacon fat or oil; 2 cloves garlic; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 1 small dried hot red chile powder; 1 cup ground nuts (almonds, walnuts, peanuts or cashews); 1 ounces bitter chocolate; 1 cup ripe olives (optional)

Servings: persons

1
Cut the turkey wing into 2 pieces, and the breast into 3 or 4 pieces.
2
Place in large kettle with enough water to cover, and bring to a boil.
3
Add the salt, and simmer for 30 minutes.
4
Meanwhile brown the onion in bacon fat or oil.
5
Add to kettle, along with garlic, chili powder, red pepper, nuts and chocolate.
6
Cover and simmer until turkey is tender and the sauce is well blended and thickened.
7
Correct seasoning.
8
Add olives about ten minutes before serving, if you wish.
9
Serve with polenta and a cucumber salad.

104

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 turkey breast and wing, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 2 medium onions, chopped, Bacon fat or oil, and more.

Yes, Turkey 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Turkey Mole

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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