Low-Fat Tamales | Life & Health Network

Low-Fat Tamales | Life & Health Network

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This tamale is prepared with zero refined fats (such as oil or vegetable shortening) or saturated fats (such as lard), and yet retains all the flavor and texture of the original tamales. Your family...

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups corn flour
  • 4 cups white sweet potato, peeled and diced
  • 1 cup cashew nuts, raw and unsalted
  • 4 cups vegetable broth or water
  • 1 tsp salt (or more if using water)
  • 2 tsp non-aluminum baking powder
  • corn husks
  • tofu, cut in strips and mixed with chili sauce
  • jalapeno strips with vegan cheese
  • black beans with fresh corn (corncob)
  • soy or gluten meat
  • cooked potatoes, peas and vegetables, seasoned with their favorite spices

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