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Mole Pipian
Micro Spinach Burgundy Eclipse™
Micro Spinach Burgundy Eclipse™
Micro Spinach Burgundy™ has a striking mix of bold magenta and burgundy colors throughout its stems and leaves that will make your dish pop! With a subtle salty flavor and a fresh spinach taste, this delicious Microgreen perfectly enhances pastas, meats, and salads!
MOLE PIPIAN
WITH NIXTAMALIZED SQUASH, AGRODOLCE, MICRO SPINACH BURGUNDY™
Ingredients
- Micro Spinach Burgundy™
MOLE PIPIAN:
- Neutral oil
- 2 carrots
- 1 red onion
- 1 gala apple
- 1 acorn squash
- ½ cup chopped ginger
- ½ cup chopped turmeric
- ½ cup chopped garlic
- ½ shallot
- ½ cup canola oil
- 6 guajillo chiles
- 1 cup pepita seeds
- 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
- 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
- 1 tablespoon mustard seeds
- 1 tablespoon white pepper s
- ½ cup white miso
- 4 cups coconut milk
AGRODOLCE:
- ½ cup dried cherries
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 habanero pepper
- ½ cup pepitas
ROASTED SQUASH:
- 1 acorn squash, cut into wedges
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt
TO ASSEMBLE AND SERVE:
- ¼ cup pepita seeds
- Fresh Origins® Micro Spinach Burgundy™
Instructions
FOR THE MOLE PIPIAN:
- In a large pot over medium heat, heat oil. Sauté carrots, onion, apple, squash, ginger, turmeric, garlic, and shallot until soft. Reduce heat. Add remaining ingredients and simmer 30 minutes.
- Transfer to a blender and purée until smooth. Season with salt and set aside.
FOR THE AGRODOLCE:
- In a saucepan over medium flame, add all ingredients.
- Simmer 20 minutes. Transfer mixture to a blender and purée until smooth.
- Set aside.
FOR THE ROASTED SQUASH:
- Preheat oven to 350° F. In a large bowl, combine squash and olive oil. Season with salt.
- Transfer squash to a sheet tray and roast 20 minutes, or until golden brown and tender.
- In a mixing bowl, add roasted squash and toss with Agrodolce to coat. Set aside.
TO ASSEMBLE AND SERVE:
- Place Mole Pipian in the center of a serving plate. Add Roasted Squash. Garnish with pepita seeds and Fresh Origins® Micro Spinach Burgundy™.