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Vegan Jackfruit Tamales

Delicious vegan tamales made with jackfruit, perfect for a hearty meal.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

Tamale Dough
  • 2 cups masa harina
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil melted
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
Jackfruit Filling
  • 1 can young green jackfruit drained and shredded
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup corn
  • 1 cup bell pepper chopped

Method
 

Prepare the Dough
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine masa harina, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add vegetable broth and melted coconut oil, mixing until a dough forms.
  2. Knead the dough for a few minutes until smooth, then cover and let it rest for 30 minutes.
Make the Filling
  1. In a pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until translucent.
  2. Add shredded jackfruit, chili powder, cumin, salt, corn, and bell pepper. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Assemble the Tamales
  1. Take a small portion of dough and flatten it in your hand. Place a spoonful of jackfruit filling in the center and fold the dough around it.
  2. Wrap the tamale in a corn husk and tie it with a string. Repeat until all dough and filling are used.
Steam the Tamales
  1. Place the tamales upright in a steamer and steam for about 60 minutes, or until the dough is firm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tamaleCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Serve with salsa or guacamole for added flavor.

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