Grilled Turkey Mole
Recipe from Diabetic Living

Mole (MOH-lay), a Mexican specialty, is a rich, reddish-brown sauce that contains an unexpected ingredient--chocolate. Chili powder, garlic, and tomatoes also flavor this sauce, a common accompaniment to poultry.


Grilled Turkey Mole

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Ingredients
  • 6  4-ounce
    turkey breast tenderloin steaks
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  • 1/4  cup
    lime juice
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  • 1  tablespoon
    chili powder
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  • 2  teaspoons
    bottled hot pepper sauce
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  • 1  tablespoon
    margarine or butter
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  • 1/2  cup
    chopped onion
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  • 2  teaspoons
    sugar
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  • 1  clove
    garlic, minced
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  • 1  7-1/2-ounce can
    tomatoes, undrained and cut up
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  • 1/4  cup
    canned diced green chile peppers
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  • 1-1/2  teaspoons
    unsweetened cocoa powder
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  • 1-1/2  teaspoons
    chili powder
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  • 1/8  teaspoon
    salt
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  •  
    Shredded romaine lettuce (optional)
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    Fat-free dairy sour cream (optional)
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    Lime wedges (optional)
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Directions
1.
Rinse turkey; pat dry. Place the turkey in a plastic bag set in a shallow dish. For marinade, in a small bowl stir together the lime juice, the 1 tablespoon chili powder, and the hot pepper sauce. Pour over turkey. Close bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 2 to 4 hours, turning bag occasionally.
2.
Meanwhile, for the mole sauce, in a medium saucepan heat margarine or butter over medium-high heat until melted. Cook and stir the onion, sugar, and garlic in hot margarine or butter about 7 minutes or until onion is tender. Stir in the undrained tomatoes, chile peppers, cocoa powder, the 1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder, and the salt. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 10 minutes. Remove from heat; set aside.
3.
Meanwhile, for the mole sauce, in a medium saucepan heat margarine or butter over medium-high heat until melted. Cook and stir the onion, sugar, and garlic in hot margarine or butter about 7 minutes or until onion is tender. Stir in the undrained tomatoes, chile peppers, cocoa powder, the 1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder, and the salt. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 10 minutes. Remove from heat; set aside.
4.
Drain the turkey, discarding the marinade. Grill turkey on the lightly greased rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium coals for 8 to 10 minutes or until turkey is tender and no longer pink, turning once. If desired, serve turkey and mole sauce on a bed of romaine lettuce and serve with sour cream and lime wedges if desired. Makes 6 servings.

Nutrition information
Calories 156, Total Fat 5 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 213 mg, Carbohydrate 6 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 22 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 19%, Calcium 4%, Iron 10%. Exchanges: Vegetable 1, Lean Meat 2.5. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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