Freshtopia.net - Holy Mole with Faux Frijoles

10:57 | Oscar Grimm | Aug 8th, 2007 4:12pm |

Today’s recipe is absolutely divine! We’re making Mexican mole fresh-style! In this rich yet nutritious sauce, the delicious heat of chilies and the rich flavor of chocolate caper across the palate. Treat yourself to a dish that’s fit for Aztec royalty, and so sexy, you won’t believe that it was invented by nuns! Whatever its origin, be sure to give this delicious, raw vegan twist on a perennial favorite a try.

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Holy Mole with Faux Frijoles Serves 2-4 Mole sauce

1C fresh tomato

1/3C olive oil

1/4C onion

1/4C raw pepitas (pumpkin seeds)

1/4C raw almonds

1 clove garlic

3 large dates

3-4 sun-dried tomato pieces

1 small dried pepper or ground chili powder to taste

1T raw cocoa powder, or carob if ya like

2t fresh oregano

1t ground cinnamon

1/2t ground cloves

Smoked salt and black pepper
Faux Frijoles

1C sunflower seeds

1C zucchini, diced

1/4C red bell pepper, diced

1/4C sweet onion, diced

1t cumin

Salt and black pepper

Cherry tomatoes and fresh oregano for garnish

Soak dates, sun-dried tomatoes, sunflower seeds and dried pepper if using, in about 1 1/2C warm water for at least 1 hour. De-stem and remove seeds from dried pepper. Reserve soak water ...