Mole Pipian

Pumpkin Seed Mole!

Recipe from:

http://leitesculinaria.com/74276/recipes-pumpkin-seed-mole.html

• 1 cup shelled pumpkin seeds
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano (optional)
• 1 tablespoon vegetable or olive oil
• 1 white onion, cut into wedges
• 5 tomatillos, husked and halved
• 5 garlic cloves, halved
• 2 jalapeño peppers, sliced
• 2 cups chicken stock or broth
• 1 cup packed coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 cup coarsely chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 cup fresh epazote (optional)
• 1 teaspoon salt

First you roast the pumpkin seeds, cumin and oregano in a skillet for 4 minutes.  Then blend in a food processor until finely ground.

Next in the same pan, add oil, tomatillos, onion, garlic and jalapeno.

Cook vegetables for about 5 minutes.  You don't need to stir continuously-let vegetable brown a little.

Meanwhile prepare the epazote, cilantro and parsley..

Put vegetables, herbs and chicken broth into a food processor and blend.

Mix blended vegetables with ground pumpkin seeds and spices.

Gently simmer mixture for 20 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

I served this over chicken and zucchini, but it could also be served with fish or on top of enchiladas.