Smokey Turkey Almond Mole

Name: Smokey Turkey Almond Mole
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 23 min
Yield: 1 cup, 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon vegetable oil; 1/2 cup roasted almonds (I used the salted kind); 2 dried anaheim chiles (stemmed, seeded, and chopped); 1 cup chopped onion; 1 garlic clove; 1 chipotle chile in adobo (chopped); 1 1/2 cups fire roasted crushed tomatoes (such as Muir Glen); 1 tablespoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon clove; 2 (6 inch) corn tortillas (torn into pieces); 14 1/2 ounces vegetable broth; 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar; 3 cups cooked turkey breast or 3 cups cooked chicken breasts, shredded; fresh cilantro stem (optional)

Submitted by greysangel

"This is an old Cooking Light recipe and it's a fantastic way to use some of that leftover Thanksgiving turkey. One of my absolute favorite recipes."

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Ready In:: 23mins
Ingredients:: 16
Yields:: 1 cup
Serves:: 4

ingredients

1 teaspoon vegetable oil
¹⁄₂ cup roasted almonds (I used the salted kind)
2 dried anaheim chiles (stemmed, seeded, and chopped)
1 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove
1 chipotle chile in adobo (chopped)
1 ¹⁄₂ cups fire roasted crushed tomatoes (such as Muir Glen)
1 tablespoon sugar
¹⁄₂ teaspoon cumin
¹⁄₄ teaspoon salt
¹⁄₈ teaspoon clove
2 (6 inch) corn tortillas (torn into pieces)
14 ¹⁄₂ ounces vegetable broth
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
3 cups cooked turkey breast or 3 cups cooked chicken breasts, shredded
fresh cilantro stem (optional)

directions

Place almonds in food processor and process until smooth (about 2 1/2 minutes) scraping side of bowl once. Set aside.
Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high. Add Anaheim chiles; saute 1 minute or until softened. Add onion and garlic and saute 4 minutes or until onion is lightly browned.
Add chipotle, tomatoes, sugar, spices, tortilla pieces, and broth to the pan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Spoon the mixture into a food processor and process until smooth. Return mixture to pan; stir in almond butter and vinegar; cook 1 minute. Stir in turkey. Garnish with cilantro.