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Easy Vegetarian Tamales

Susan the CA Grown Mom
Our vegetarian tamales are loaded with seasonal ingredients like mushrooms and Anaheim Chile's and are a delicious way to celebrate this season!
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Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 3 hours
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 36 tamales
Calories 63 kcal

Ingredients
  

Anaheim Chile Tamales

  • 6 Anaheim Chiles
  • 8 ounces Jack Cheese, cut into cubes
  • 4 ounces Salsa Verde
  • Prepared Masa
  • Corn Husks

Cheesy Mushroom Tamales

  • 16 ounces Mushrooms
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 8 ounces Cheese, cut into cubes
  • 4 ounces Red Sauce
  • Prepared Masa
  • Corn Husks

Instructions
 

  • Soak the corn husks in water for an hour.

For Cheese Mushroom Filling

  • Sauté mushrooms in olive oil until al dente. Set aside.

For Anaheim Chile Cheese Filling

  • Broil the chilies in the oven until skins are black and blistered. Place in a baggie for 30 minutes to steam. Remove skins and seeds. Chop into 2 inch strips.

For All Tamales

  • Spread masa in a thin layer onto a corn husk. Add cheese and rest of filling. Roll and fold end up and secure. Place in steamer.
  • Add a layer of corn husks on top of the tamales and put the lid on. Steam for an hour or until done.

Nutrition

Calories: 63kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 230mgPotassium: 56mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 131IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 92mgIron: 0.1mg
Keyword Anaheim Chile, cheese, Mushroom, Tamales
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