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At your holiday dinner, whether you\u2019re serving chicken or turkey, a mole poblano sauce can add a touch of culinary heritage. This version also focuses on healthier ingredients, making it a dish that not only celebrates tradition but also keeps wellness at the table during the holiday season. Photo: Gemma Aguayo-Murphy for UCHealth Today.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Indigenous peoples of Mexico left their cuisine as a legacy that transcends time and place.<\/p>\n

Their profound expression of culture and belief endured the Spanish conquest and flourished through the centuries to become one of the world\u2019s most celebrated culinary traditions.<\/p>\n

Gemma Aguayo-Murphy, creator of Everyday Latina<\/a>, a digital platform that features traditional Mexican cuisine with a focus on healthy ingredients<\/a>, shares a wholesome version of traditional mole poblano, a Mexican recipe cherished by her family for the holiday season.<\/p>\n

\u2018\u2018This is a recipe I learned from my dad and one that my family loves to make for the holiday season,\u2019\u2019 Aguayo-Murphy said.<\/p>\n

Mole is among the most iconic Mexican dishes that during the holidays take its rightful place, shining as a complement for chicken and turkey, both very traditional among Hispanic families during the holiday season.<\/p>\n

\u2018\u2018This lighter version of traditional Mexican mole keeps all the deep, complex flavors of the original while using nourishing, wholesome ingredients,\u2019\u2019 Aguayo-Murphy said.<\/p>\n

With their ancient roots, moles are as diverse as the cooks who make them. And they come in an almost endless variety. Many moles feature chiles, chocolate, spices and nuts.<\/p>\n

Aguayo-Murphy loves mole poblano for the holidays because it pairs perfectly with traditional main dishes for Christmas or New Year’s Eve dinner.<\/p>\n

\u2018\u2018Adding mole poblano to your chicken or turkey, is a beautiful way to bring Mexican tradition to your holiday table while keeping your meal healthy and satisfying,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Mexican cuisine features a variety of colorful ingredients, many of which merge in this recipe.<\/p>\n

\u2018\u2018Dried chiles, tomatillos, and warm spices come together with just a bit of high-quality Mexican chocolate and a touch of date sugar for natural sweetness,\u2019\u2019 Aguayo-Murphy said.<\/p>\n

One of the most effective ways to make recipes healthier is to choose your oil wisely.<\/p>\n

\u2018\u2018Using avocado oil instead of lard and reducing sugar and salt makes this gluten-free sauce rich yet balanced, perfect served over roasted chicken or turkey.\u2019\u2019<\/p>\n

Mole poblano<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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