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Tex-Mex Mole

This authentic Tex-Mex mole is a wonderfully rich and complex sauce that brings a deep, savoury flavour to your kitchen. Featuring a balance of smoky dried chillies, aromatic garlic and a hint of dark chocolate, this dairy-free recipe is surprisingly simple to prepare. The addition of peanut butter and sesame seeds provides a subtle nuttiness, while the tomatoes offer a bright acidity that cuts through the heat.

Ideal for those following a dairy-free diet, this versatile sauce is a fantastic cupboard-staple recipe. Serve it drizzled over roasted chicken, stirred into black beans or as a base for hearty enchiladas. Because it keeps well in the fridge, it is perfect for batch cooking and adding a gourmet touch to midweek meals whenever you need a boost of Mexican-inspired flavour.

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Ingredients for Tex-Mex Mole

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1/4 onion, sliced

  • 2 tomatoes, peeled and quartered

  • 1 ancho chilli, stemmed and seeded

  • 1 guajillo or pasilla chilli, stemmed and seeded

  • 30g semisweet chocolate

  • 1/4 teaspoons sesame seeds

  • 1 teaspoon peanut butter

  • 1/2 teaspoons sugar

  • 2 saltine crackers

  • 240ml chicken broth

  • Salt

How to make Tex-Mex Mole

Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and onion and sauté until the onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, chillies, chocolate, sesame seeds, peanut butter, sugar, crackers, and chicken broth. Simmer for 5 minutes.

Transfer the mixture to a blender and puree until smooth. Salt to taste. If the mole has any grittiness, return it to the blender and puree again. Serve warm or cover and store in refrigerator for up to a week.

Disclaimer

While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.

Article history

The information on this page is peer reviewed by qualified clinicians.

  • 16 Jan 2026 | Originally published

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    UK recipe editors

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    UK recipe editors
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