Red Bean Mole
Red beans in a traditional Mole Poblano sauce of peppers, spices, tomato and a bit of chocolate.
Equipment
- 1 pot that will fit the cans of beans and sauce
- 1 food processor
Ingredients
- 1 15.5 oz jar of Dona Maria Mole
- 1 6 oz can of tomato paste
- 2 15.5 oz cans of red beans
Instructions
- In the processor, mix together the jar of Dona Maria Mole and the can of tomato paste.
- Dump the cans of red beans and their juice in a pot on the stove. Add the mix of mole and tomato paste. Heat and serve over brown rice. You may have to add a little more water if it looks too thick.For more ideas on how to serve, see below.
Notes
For Myra's Red Bean Mole and Rice: per serving, 1 cup brown rice, top with 1 cup of Red Bean Mole and 1 TBLS chopped onions. Melt 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or 2 slices of Swiss cheese on top in the microwave. Finish with shredded lettuce and 1/4 cup of salsa or tzatziki sauce and slices of tomatoes.
Zapata Pita: Spread 1/3 cup of Red Bean Mole on a pita, 1 TBLS chopped onion and either cheddar or Swiss cheese on top. Heat in microwave for 1 minute. Top with shredded lettuce and salsa or a scoop of tzatziki sauce and some sliced tomatoes.