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Pipian Verde

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Pipian Verde

A Mexican green pumpkin seed mole with tomatillos, serrano chilli and herbs — earthy and complex. Charring the tomatillos, onion, garlic and chilli under a hot grill before blending gives this mole its smoky depth instead of a flat, raw-vegetable taste.

Total time
50 min
Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Difficulty
medium
Cuisine
Mexican
vegetariangluten-free

Ingredients

600gchicken thighs or pork, for serving
200gpumpkin seeds, toasted
400gtomatillos, husked
3serrano chillis
1white onion, quartered
3 clovesgarlic
1 handfulfresh coriander
1 handfulfresh epazote or parsley
300mlchicken stock
3 tbspvegetable oil

Instructions

1

Roast tomatillos, onion, garlic and serrano under a grill until charred.

2

Blend charred vegetables with pumpkin seeds, coriander and epazote.

3

Fry blended sauce in oil 5 minutes until darkened.

4

Add stock and simmer 15 minutes until thick.

5

Season generously.

6

Add cooked chicken or pork, simmer 10 minutes.

7

Serve with rice and warm tortillas.

Nutrition (estimated)

Per serving, based on a standard 4-serving portion and standard nutrition references — not a lab or USDA-verified measurement.

Calories
420
Protein
17g
Fat
35.8g
Carbs
15.1g
Fiber
5.6g
Sodium
293mg

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