Vegetarian Style Tamales

October 26, 2016

Vegetarian Style Tamales – Black and Pinto beans, mixed with corn, mushrooms, brown rice, cilantro, green chilies and a wonderful blend of seasonings blend with a flavorful heap of masa and wrapped up in a corn husk turn into a perfect steamed creation!

Filling
2 cans black beans, drained, not rinsed
1 can pinto beans, drain, not rinsed
3 cups brown rice, cooked
2 (4 oz) cans green chilies
1 can corn, drained
1 white onion, diced
2 red peppers, chopped
1 orange pepper, chopped
1 bunch cilantro, chopped
4 oz mushrooms, chopped fine
2 Tbsp minced garlic
1 tsp salt
2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp cumin
Masa
2 lbs Masa Flour
3 Tbsp paprika
3 Tbsp salt
1 Tbsp cumin seeds
3 Tbsp Chili Powder
3 Tbsp garlic powder
2 cups corn oil
2 quarts vegetable broth
2 pkgs of corn shucks

Prepare the Corn Shucks Soak the shucks in a sink full of warm water for about 2 hours. (You will need to carefully separate them when they get soft-try to not tear or damage the corn shucks. It is easier...
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Nutritions

Calories
1015

Sodium
2656mg
110% DV

Fat
26g
40% DV

Protein
30g
61% DV

Carbs
139g
47% DV

Fiber
23g
95% DV