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.
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