HERBED PUMPKIN SEED MOLE RECIPE - (5/5)

Herbed Pumpkin Seed Mole Recipe - (5/5) image

Provided by Dr_Mom

Number Of Ingredients 13

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

Steps:

In a large skillet with high sides or in a large saucepan, toast the pumpkin seeds, cumin seeds, and oregano over high heat. Toss to make sure they don't burn, but toast until fragrant, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and transfer to a blender or spice grinder and process until ground. Set aside. In the same skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion, tomatillos, garlic, and jalapeños and cook until slightly browned, 4 to 5 minutes, tossing a couple of times, but not stirring too much. Carefully place the vegetables in a blender or food processor. Then add the broth, cilantro, parsley, epazote (if using), and salt and process until puréed. Pour back into the skillet and add the ground pumpkin seed mixture. Let simmer until flavors are well combined, about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve immediately. Any leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for a couple of days. Note: If you don't have a spice grinder, a clean coffee grinder works great and a blender works fine, too. If you can't find epazote, you can substitute the green tops of radishes or just leave them out altogether.