Instant Pot Turkey in Mild Peanut Mole with Rice and Zucchini

Name: Instant Pot Turkey in Mild Peanut Mole with Rice and Zucchini
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 24 min
Total time: 44 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Fusión mexicana contemporánea
Ingredients: 1.3 lb turkey breast, diced; 1 cup long-grain rice; 9 oz zucchini; 1 cup onion; 4 cloves garlic; 1 cup crushed tomato; 1 1/2 cups chicken broth; 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter; 3 tbsp raisins; 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1/4 tsp ground chipotle; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp sesame seeds; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro; 1 tbsp lime juice

An original Instant Pot dish featuring tender turkey cooked in a mild mole-style sauce with tomato, cocoa, peanuts, and spices, paired with rice and zucchini for a complete, comforting one-pot meal.

20 minPrep

24 minCook

44 minTotal

4Servings

High Protein

Ingredients

Adjust servings

600 g turkey breast, diced (1.25 inch)
180 g long-grain rice (enjuagado)
250 g zucchini (en medias lunas gruesas)
150 g onion (chopped)
12 g garlic (chopped)
240 ml crushed tomato (without sugar added)
360 ml chicken broth (low sodium if possible)
64 g creamy peanut butter (without sugar or natural)
30 g raisins (preferiblemente oscuras)
8 g unsweetened cocoa powder
2 g ground cumin
1 g ground cinnamon
2 g smoked paprika
1 g dried oregano
0.5 g ground chipotle (ajusta to taste for a picante suave)
6 g salt (or to taste)
1 g black pepper
15 ml olive oil
9 g sesame seeds (for terminar)
10 g fresh cilantro (chopped, for servir)
15 ml lime juice (for terminar)

Nutrition facts

per serving

476 kcal

Calories

38 g

Protein

34 g

Carbs

21 g

Fat

4 g

Fiber

30 g

Net carbs

Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.

Allergens

PeanutsSesame

Instructions

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1. Turn the Instant Pot to Sauté on high. Once the pot is hot, add the olive oil, onion, and garlic. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring, until the onion softens slightly.
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2. Add the diced turkey, salt, and black pepper. Sauté for 3 more minutes, stirring, until the outside of the turkey loses its pink color. It does not need to be fully cooked at this stage.
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3. Stir in the crushed tomato, chicken broth, peanut butter, raisins, cocoa powder, cumin, cinnamon, smoked paprika, dried oregano, and ground chipotle. Mix well until the peanut butter dissolves into the sauce.
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4. Add the rinsed rice and spread it evenly, gently pressing so it is nearly submerged. Place the zucchini on top without stirring too much to prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom.
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5. Cancel Sauté. Lock the lid and make sure the valve is set to sealing. Pressure cook on high for 8 minutes.
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6. When the cooking time ends, allow a natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then carefully release the remaining pressure. The safe internal temperature of the turkey should reach at least 165°F / 74°C.
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7. Open the lid, add the lime juice, and gently fold everything together so the rice, sauce, and zucchini are evenly combined without breaking up the pieces too much.
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8. Serve hot, sprinkling the sesame seeds and fresh cilantro on top. If you want to keep the dish warm before serving, use the Keep Warm function and keep the food above 140°F / 60°C.

Chef tips

For a smoother sauce, you can blend the crushed tomato, broth, peanut butter, raisins, and spices before adding them to the pot. If you prefer firmer zucchini, cut it into larger pieces.

Substitutions

You can replace the turkey with boneless chicken thighs. Zucchini can be swapped for green beans or chayote. For a sesame-free version, omit the sesame seed garnish.

What I used to make it

Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.

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Ninja Professional BL610 Blender
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TempPro TP19H Digital Thermometer
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T-fal Ultimate Hard Anodized 12" Non-Stick Pan
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