Bean and Cheese Tamales (Sandra Lee) Recipe

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Bean and Cheese Tamales (Sandra Lee)
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  1. Put the oil into a small skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds. Remove half and reserve it for the tamale dough.
  2. To the pan with the remaining onions add the beans, hot sauce, chili powder and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Stir to combine and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly. (Reserve 1 cup for the Round 2 Recipe, Bean and Cheese Chalupas.)
  3. In a large bowl combine the cornmeal, 1 teaspoon of salt and the baking powder. Cut the butter into the cornmeal using a fork or a pastry blender. Add the broth, a little at a time, until the dough comes together. Mix in the reserved cooked onions and garlic
  4. Cut parchment paper into 8 (8 by 8-inch) squares. Spread 1/3 cup of the tamale dough onto the center of the paper and lightly press it into a circle. Put a heaping tablespoon of the beans on top with a tablespoon of cheese. Bring the 2 corners of the paper at the ends of the rectangle up to encase the beans and cheese with the tamale dough. Fold the corners together a couple of times. Fold the other sides over to cover the seam and turn right side up. Continue this process with the remaining dough and filling.
  5. Put a steamer basket into a large pot and add enough water to come just below the basket. Cover the pot and put it over medium-low heat to bring the water to a simmer. Put the tamales in the steamer basket. Cover and steam the tamales until the dough is cooked through, about 1 hour, Check after 30 minutes, you may need to add more water to the pot. Remove the tamales from paper wrapping and serve warm.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 263.38 Kcal (1103 kJ)
Calories from fat 119.3 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.26g 20%
Cholesterol 28.35mg 9%
Sodium 251.75mg 10%
Potassium 316.31mg 7%
Total Carbs 29.49g 10%
Sugars 0.92g 4%
Dietary Fiber 3.56g 14%
Protein 7.81g 16%
Vitamin C 4.2mg 7%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 7%
Iron 1.4mg 8%
Calcium 156.7mg 16%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 260.22 Kcal (1089 kJ)
Calories from fat 117.87 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.1g 20%
Cholesterol 28.01mg 9%
Sodium 248.72mg 10%
Potassium 312.52mg 7%
Total Carbs 29.14g 10%
Sugars 0.91g 4%
Dietary Fiber 3.52g 14%
Protein 7.72g 16%
Vitamin C 4.1mg 7%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 7%
Iron 1.4mg 8%
Calcium 154.8mg 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.7
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

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