Tamales with Black Bean & Sweet Potato Filling - Maggie Baird

Tamales with Black Bean & Sweet Potato Filling - Maggie Baird

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Prepare the Corn Husks: Place dried corn husks in a bowl of warm water and weigh them down with a plate to keep them submerged. Let soak for 30 minutes until pliable. Make the Masa Dough: You can do...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups masa harina (corn flour for tamales)
  • 1 ½ cups vegetable broth (warm) or plain water
  • ⅓ cup softened vegan butter like Earth Balance or vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp baking powder (optional – the dough will still be great but less fluffy)
  • ½ tsp salt – increase salt if using oil or plain water.
  • 1 medium sweet potato cooked by steaming, roasting or microwave (about 1 cup)
  • 1 cup cooked black beans (rinsed and drained if canned)
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt
  • pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 10-12 dried corn husks (soaked in warm water for 30 minutes)

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