Delta Tamales Recipe

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Delta Tamales
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Directions:

  1. Soak corn husks in hot water 1 hour or until softened. Drain husks, and pat dry.
  2. Spread 3 Tbsp. Cornmeal Dough into a 3- x 3 1/2-inch rectangle in center of 1 husk. Spoon 1 heaping Tbsp. Meat Filling down center of Cornmeal Dough rectangle.
  3. Fold long sides of husk over, enclosing filling completely with Cornmeal Dough; fold bottom of husk over folded sides (leave top end open). Repeat procedure using remaining husks, Cornmeal Dough, and Meat Filling.
  4. Place a 1-cup ovenproof glass measuring cup upside down in center of a Dutch oven. Stir together tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, and 4 cups water. Pour tomato sauce mixture around measuring cup in Dutch oven.
  5. Stand tamales, open end up, around measuring cup. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 3 hours. Using tongs, remove tamales to a serving plate. Remove measuring cup. Cook tomato mixture over medium-high heat 10 minutes or until thickened. Serve tamales with sauce and desired toppings.
  6. Note: After cooking, the tamales with the sauce can be frozen up to 1 month. Thaw overnight in refrigerator. Microwave thawed tamales in sauce in a single layer at HIGH in 45-second intervals until hot.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 148.63 Kcal (622 kJ)
Calories from fat 20.22 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.25g 3%
Sodium 102.7mg 4%
Potassium 451.42mg 10%
Total Carbs 30.91g 10%
Sugars 2.73g 11%
Dietary Fiber 6.6g 26%
Protein 4.01g 8%
Vitamin C 4.4mg 7%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 4.5mg 25%
Calcium 65.4mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 157.03 Kcal (657 kJ)
Calories from fat 21.37 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.37g 3%
Sodium 108.51mg 4%
Potassium 476.94mg 10%
Total Carbs 32.66g 10%
Sugars 2.88g 11%
Dietary Fiber 6.98g 26%
Protein 4.24g 8%
Vitamin C 4.6mg 7%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 4.8mg 25%
Calcium 69.1mg 7%

* 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

  • 2.4
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • cholesterol free,
  • high fiber

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