Recipe Vegan Tamales

Discover the delightful world of plant-based cuisine with these Recipe Vegan Tamales. Tamales, a traditional Latin American dish, get a vegan twist that’s just as flavorful and satisfying as the original. Filled with a savory mixture of vegetables, beans, and spices, these tamales are wrapped in corn husks and steamed to perfection. Embrace the art of tamale-making with this vegan recipe that’s sure to captivate your taste buds and showcase the beauty of plant-based cooking.

Vegan Tamales Recipe: Servings: Makes about 12 tamales

Ingredients:

For the Dough:

• 2 cups masa harina (corn masa flour)
• 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup vegan butter or coconut oil, softened
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt

For the Filling:

• 1 cup black beans, cooked and drained
• 1 cup diced vegetables (bell peppers, zucchini, carrots, etc.)
• 1/2 cup diced onions
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• Salt and pepper to taste

For Assembly:

• Corn husks, soaked in warm water to soften

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Filling:

   • In a pan, sauté the diced onions until translucent.
   • Add the minced garlic, diced vegetables, ground cumin, and chili powder. Cook until the vegetables are tender.
   • Stir in the cooked black beans and season with salt and pepper. Set aside.

2. Make the Dough:

   • In a mixing bowl, combine the masa harina, softened vegan butter or coconut oil, baking powder, and salt.
   • Gradually add the vegetable broth and mix until a soft dough forms. The dough should hold together but not be too sticky.

3. Assemble the Tamales:

   • Take a softened corn husk and spread a thin layer of the prepared dough onto the center of the husk.
   • Add a spoonful of the vegetable and bean filling onto the dough.

4. Roll and Steam:

   • Roll the tamale by folding the sides of the corn husk over the filling, then fold up the bottom.
   • Place the tamales upright in a steamer basket. If you don’t have a steamer basket, you can use a large pot with a steam rack.
   • Steam the tamales for about 45-60 minutes, or until the dough is cooked and firm.

5. Serve and Enjoy:

   • Allow the tamales to cool slightly before serving.
   • Serve them with your favorite vegan salsa, guacamole, or plant-based crema.

Nutrition Facts (per serving, based on 1 tamale):

• Calories: ~200
• Total Fat: ~7g
• Saturated Fat: ~3g
• Carbohydrates: ~30g
• Fiber: ~5g
• Sugars: ~1g
• Protein: ~5g
• Sodium: ~400mg