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Ingredients
- 24 x corn husks
- Boiling water
- 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin extra virgin olive oil
- 1 med onion, minced
- 4 clv garlic, minced
- 2 Tbsp. minced fresh cilantro
- 1 Tbsp. chili pwdr
- 2 tsp grnd cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Grnd cayenne pepper, to taste
- 4 pkt turkey breast, shredded
- 1 c. (4 ounces) shredded, nondairy Jack cheese
- Classic Southern Corn Bread (below)
- Salsa
Directions
- Place corn husks in a large bowl and add in sufficient boiling water to cover.
- Submerge by weighing down with another bowl. Let stand till husks soften, about 1 hour. Drain well; pat dry.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add in onion and cook, stirring often, till softened, about 3 min. Add in garlic and stir till fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in cilantro, chili pwdr, cumin, salt and cayenne pepper. Add in turkey; stir well and heat through. Add in soy cheese.
- Cold.
- To make tamales: Place corn husk on the work surface. Spread 3 Tbsp. corn bread batter (below) in a 2- to 3-inch square in the center of the husk.
- Add in 1 heaping Tbsp. of turkey mix. Top with 1 Tbsp. corn bread batter. Mix in sides (the tamale will be about 2 1/2 inches wide). Fold over the ends (tamale will be about 3 inches long).
- Place, smooth side up, on the work surface, and tie up with kitchen string, gift-box fashion. Repeat process. (You will have husks leftover.)
- Stand tamales up, side by side, in a steamer inserted into a large pot. Add in sufficient water to the pot to barely reach the bottom of the steamer. Cover tightly; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low. Steam tamales till the batter is hard (open one to check), about 1 hour.
- The tamales can be made up to 8 hrs ahead, cooled and refrigerated. Steam over boiling water 15 min to reheat. Serve warm with salsa on the side.
- Makes about 20 tamales.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 139g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 97 | |
| Calories from Fat 49 | 51% |
| Total Fat 5.52g | 7% |
| Saturated Fat 1.18g | 5% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 28mg | 9% |
| Sodium 134mg | 6% |
| Potassium 155mg | 4% |
| Total Carbs 1.56g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.4g | 1% |
| Sugars 0.41g | 0% |
| Protein 9.88g | 16% |
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