Mole Pinto Beans

19 ingredients
4 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 cups tomatoes, peeled, seeded and diced
  • 1/2 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 green pepper, peeled, seeded and diced
  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened chocolate (or cocoa powder)
  • 3 tablespoons sesame seeds, roasted
  • 2 tablespoons masa harina (Mexican corn tortilla flour)
  • 2 tablespoons raisins
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons dried ancho chile powder (or your preference)
  • 3 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 1 teaspoon coarse salt
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground aniseed
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/8 teaspoon allspice
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
  • 4 1/2 cups pinto beans, cooked and drained

Directions

  1. 1
    In a blender, mix all of the ingredients except the last 1 1/2 cups of broth and the beans.
  2. 2
    Blend until very smooth.
  3. 3
    Add the remaining broth and blend again.
  4. 4
    Pour the sauce over the beans in a nonstick pot and simmer, covered, for 15-20 minutes.

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