Mole Pyramids

I made up this recipe based a little bit on what I had left over, a little on what I was craving, and a little bit on what I know to taste good. I found the mole recipe on epicurious and chose it for its apparent simplicity. After writing the whole thing out, it looks absurd, but it's not that bad, especially if you plan ahead. Also, think of it as a template, and fill in components as necessary.

It's a stack composed of the following:

corn tortilla
marinated goat cheese
spinach
chopped mushrooms
mole sauce
roasted vegetables
cilantro
cheddar cheese

so here are the recipes for the components:


1. Marinated Goat Cheese (now, this is what I had left over, so if it seems ridiculous, don't do it)

heat olive oil on stove, medium heat
add whole peppercorns, thyme, and a bay leaf.
When it starts to sizzle and pop, pour over goat cheese, sprinkle thinly sliced garlic on cheese, and refrigerate for a while.

2. Roast Vegetables:
preheat oven to 450

2 sweet potatoes, sliced thin
3 bell peppers, chopped
1 onion, sliced

toss veggies with a little olive oil, and copious rosemary, oregano, pepper flakes, garlic powder

put in oven, and toss every 20 or so minutes until they are nicely caramelized, or otherwise done.

3. Mole Sauce:

2 cups drained stewed tomatoes (from a 28-oz can)
1 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee
1/2 cup chopped onion
4 garlic cloves, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped canned chipotle chiles in adobo
4 tablespoons vegetable oil

combine these in food processor, then transfer to pan on the stove. Simmer to reduce for about 10 minutes. Then add:

2 teaspoons finely chopped bittersweet chocolate (not unsweetened)


4. Assemble on Cookie Sheet:

Preheat oven to 350. Line cookie sheet with foil, and lay down 6 corn tortillas. Spread on goat cheese, layer on spinach, mushrooms, mole sauce, roasted vegetables, cheddar cheese, and a dab more mole sauce.

warm in the oven until the cheese is melted.

Finished!

let me know what you do with it.