Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 12 cup roasted almonds (I used the salted kind)
  • 2 dried anaheim chiles (stemmed, seeded, and chopped)
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 chipotle chile in adobo (chopped)
  • 1 12 cups fire roasted crushed tomatoes (such as Muir Glen)
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 12 teaspoon cumin
  • 14 teaspoon salt
  • 18 teaspoon clove
  • 2 (6 inch) corn tortillas (torn into pieces)
  • 14 12 ounces vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 3 cups cooked turkey breast or 3 cups cooked chicken breasts, shredded
  • fresh cilantro stem (optional)

Method

  • Place almonds in food processor and process until smooth (about 2 1/2 minutes) scraping side of bowl once.
  • Set aside.
  • Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high.
  • Add Anaheim chiles; saute 1 minute or until softened.
  • Add onion and garlic and saute 4 minutes or until onion is lightly browned.
  • Add chipotle, tomatoes, sugar, spices, tortilla pieces, and broth to the pan.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Spoon the mixture into a food processor and process until smooth.
  • Return mixture to pan; stir in almond butter and vinegar; cook 1 minute.
  • Stir in turkey.
  • Garnish with cilantro.