Mexican Mole Poblano

Mole Poblano is a rich, complex sauce from Puebla, Mexico, often served over chicken or turkey. It features a base of dried chili peppers blended with chocolate, nuts, seeds, and warm spices like cinnamon and cloves, creating a deep, layered flavor profile.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is typically high in fat and carbohydrates due to its ingredients like nuts, seeds, and chocolate, with moderate protein from the meat. A standard serving of mole with chicken provides a good source of iron, magnesium, and antioxidants, and generally ranges from 400 to 600 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	350 kcal
Protein	18 g
Carbs	28 g
Fat	18 g
Fiber	6 g
Sugar	8 g
Sodium	680 mg
Iron	4.2 mg
Vitamin C	18 mg
Vitamin A	1200 IU
Calcium	95 mg
Potassium	520 mg
Magnesium	65 mg
Vitamin B6	0.4 mg
Folate	45 mcg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, mole is a symbol of Mexican celebration and heritage, with its recipe often passed down through generations and varying by family. Nutritionally, its unique combination of chili peppers and chocolate offers a blend of capsaicin and flavonoids, which are associated with anti-inflammatory and heart-healthy benefits.