Butternut Squash Mole

  • taken from Wegman's Menu Magazine
    Serves 8

    2 tbsp olive oil
    40 oz butternut squash, cut into 1 inch pieces
    1 jar chipotle salsa
    1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
    1/8 bar (1 square) Dark Chocolate 72% cocao, chopped
    salt and pepper to taste

    1. heat oil in large skillet on medium; add squash. Cook for about 2 mins and stir, until lightly browned. Cover and cook for 5-7 minutes until well browned and starting to soften

    2. Stir in salsa and cinnamon, re-cover and on med-low for 35-40 mins. Stir often! Squash should be tender.

    3. Stir in chocolate. It should melt in a few seconds. Season to taste w/ S&P.

    Nutritional Information:
    serving size 1 cup
    140 cals
    23g carbs
    4g fiber
    2g protein
    6g fat (2 saturated)
    310mg sodium
  • Wow, sounds interesting. I've heard of mole, but I'm gonna reveal my mole ignorance and ask how you use/serve it - as a topping, a side dish on it's own, something else?
  • LOL

    Side dish. I am sure you can add it as a topping to say, a steak.
  • I totally wasn't paying attention and envisioned a squash shaped mole...

    I love mole - I'll definitely be trying this. Sounds great, Jenn! Thanks for sharing.