Peruvian style veggie tamales

Tamales are a traditional dish in many Latin American countries and are often enjoyed during special occasions and holidays.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 135 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Peruvian style veggie tamales

Cooking Method: Steaming Cuisine: Peruvian Courses: Lunch, Main Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 90 min Rest Time 15 min Total Time 2 hrs 15 mins

Servings: 6 Calories: 1500

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Masa harina
• 1 cup Vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 2 clove Garlic
• 1 medium Onion
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 medium Green bell pepper
• 1 medium Zucchini
• 1 cup Frozen corn
• 1 cup Black olives
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 6 sheet Banana leaves

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine masa harina and vegetable broth until well mixed.
2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic, onion, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, zucchini, and corn. Cook until vegetables are tender.
3. Add cooked vegetables, black olives, dried oregano, ground cumin, and salt to the masa mixture. Stir well.
4. Prepare banana leaves by cutting into rectangles and blanching in boiling water for a few seconds.
5. Place a banana leaf rectangle on a flat surface and spoon a portion of the masa mixture onto the center. Fold the leaf over the filling to form a packet.
6. Repeat with the remaining masa mixture and banana leaves.
7. Steam the tamales for about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
8. Let the tamales rest for 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 35g12%

Sugars 5g

Protein 8g16%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.