Ingredients

  • Mole Sauce
  • 1 cup frozen dark sweet cherries
  • 1 white onion, peeled and coarsely chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 1 cup vegetarian broth
  • 1/4 cup natural-style peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup sugar-free chocolate syrup
  • 2 tablespoons whole wheat flour
  • 2 -3 tablespoons chili powder, of choice
  • 1 tablespoon sweet paprika
  • 1 -2 tablespoon Splenda sugar substitute, to taste
  • 1 -2 teaspoon salt, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • Tabasco sauce, a few dashes
  • 1 cup vegetarian broth
  • Veggies (Adjust to what you have on hand)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 red onion, chopped
  • 3 bell peppers, chopped (I used red, green, and yellow.)
  • 2 lbs potatoes, chopped (I used small purple potatoes)
  • 3 zucchini, chopped
  • 3 yellow squash, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
  • To Serve
  • cooked rice, to serve
  • chopped tomato, to top
  • cilantro, to top (optional)
  • crumbled feta cheese, to top (brings out even more flavor)

Method

  • In a blender, puree sauce ingredients (except last cup of broth).
  • Add last cup of broth and blend until combined.
  • In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat, add onion and bell peppers, saute until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in Mole sauce and potatoes, bring to a boil, turn down heat and simmer for 45 minutes.
  • Stir in zucchini, yellow squash and vinegar. Simmer until they are crisp tender, about 10 minutes. Adjust salt and Splenda to taste.
  • Serve over cooked rice and top with chopped tomatoes, cilantro, and feta cheese.