Fresh Corn and Red Pepper Tamales Recipe

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Fresh Corn and Red Pepper Tamales
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Directions:

  1. Remove the husks from the corn, saving the large inner ones and discarding the very outer and the small inside husks (you'll need 3 husks for each tamale). In a large bowl, cover the husks with enough hot water to cover and leave to soak.
  2. With a sharp knife over a large mixing bowl, remove the corn kernels from the cobs saving all the juices. You should have about 1 1/2 cups of corn. Add the red pepper, sour cream, milk, cornmeal, baking powder, salt and cayenne pepper to the bowl and stir to mix.
  3. Drain the husks thoroughly in a colander and pat dry with paper towels. Place approximately 1/4 cup of the filling onto 1 husk and spread it slightly lengthwise. Bring the top and bottom ends to the center, overlapping slightly. Wrap another husk around it lengthwise, forming a cylindrical shape. Use one more husk to seal and secure the shape by wrapping the opposite way. Using butchers twine, tie securely crosswise and make a knot.
  4. Place the tamales in a steamer over simmering water and steam for 1 hour. Remove with a slotted spatula. Cut the strings and remove. Cool slightly, then serve with a dollop of sour cream and a drift of paprika.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 63.78 Kcal (267 kJ)
Calories from fat 18.03 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2g 3%
Cholesterol 5.34mg 2%
Sodium 168mg 7%
Potassium 194.05mg 4%
Total Carbs 10.23g 3%
Sugars 2.04g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1.29g 5%
Protein 2.24g 4%
Vitamin C 14.2mg 24%
Iron 0.4mg 2%
Calcium 54.1mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 89.16 Kcal (373 kJ)
Calories from fat 25.21 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.8g 3%
Cholesterol 7.46mg 2%
Sodium 234.84mg 7%
Potassium 271.25mg 4%
Total Carbs 14.3g 3%
Sugars 2.86g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1.8g 5%
Protein 3.13g 4%
Vitamin C 19.8mg 24%
Iron 0.6mg 2%
Calcium 75.7mg 5%

* 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

  • 1.2
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

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