So many ways to make tasty tacos! I used to live in the jungle on an island in Bocas Del Toro, Panama. There I learned how to make so many delicious dishes. I worked at an eco lodge with local Indigenous Panamanians, the Ngobe people. The ladies taught me so much about their language and their food! Hilda taught me Mole, which takes all day to make in order for the spices and flavors to synergize. This recipe is very much an adaptation of a traditional mole, infused with some adaptogenic mushrooms for depth and earthiness.
Vegan Mole
Ingredientsmole½ cup cashews ½ cup almond butter ¼ cup raw cacao powder 4 dates juice of 2 limes 1 can of diced tomatoes (16 oz.) 1 tsp. chili powder ½ tsp. cumin powder ½ tsp. coriander powder 1 tbsp. Sun Potion Reishi 1 tbsp. Sun Potion Lion's Mane ½ tsp. sea salt ¼ cup water |
MethodBlend away! You want it nice and thick, but if needed you can add a bit more water to help it blend. |
Butternut Squash Tacos
Assemblycooked butternut squash tortillas sliced cucumber avocado Mix the mole with the cooked butternut squash and smash with a fork. Place a layer of cucumber in the center of the tortilla, add a generous amount of the squash mole and top with a slice of avocado. |
Photos: Brianna Beard
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes this mole vegan?
Cashews and almond butter build the body that would traditionally come from lard or stock, and raw cacao carries the classic mole depth.
Do I have to cook the mole?
No. This is a blender adaptation — everything goes in raw and blends to a thick sauce. Add water a little at a time to loosen it.
Why add Reishi and Lion's Mane to a savoury sauce?
Reishi and Lion's Mane both bring an earthy, savoury note that suits cacao and chili particularly well.
How long does the mole keep?
Several days in an airtight container in the fridge. It thickens as it sits.
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