Humitas - South American Tamales Recipe

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Humitas - South American Tamales
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Directions:

  1. Cut corn off the cobs, saving cobs and husks.
  2. Take the largest husks, put into a pan of boiling water to soften.
  3. Heat the butter in a pan, add the onion, and cook until soft.
  4. Add the tomato, salt and pepper, and sugar and cook for 5 to 6 minutes.
  5. Add the corn, milk and eggs and cook for 10 minutes, stirring constantly.
  6. Remove the husks from the water and dry.
  7. Place 3 tablespoons of the corn mixture on the center of each husk.
  8. Fold the sides of the husks over to form a small package (using two leaves if needed), tie with kitchen string.
  9. Place cobs in the bottom of the pot of boiling water and place the humitas on top of the cobs.
  10. Cover pot and steam for 30 minutes.
  11. Serve hot.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 142.38 Kcal (596 kJ)
Calories from fat 56.86 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.32g 10%
Cholesterol 52.52mg 18%
Sodium 179.24mg 7%
Potassium 311.79mg 7%
Total Carbs 19.54g 7%
Sugars 4.17g 17%
Dietary Fiber 3.09g 12%
Protein 4.64g 9%
Vitamin C 8.3mg 14%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 1.1mg 6%
Calcium 23.2mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 104.45 Kcal (437 kJ)
Calories from fat 41.71 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.63g 10%
Cholesterol 38.53mg 18%
Sodium 131.49mg 7%
Potassium 228.73mg 7%
Total Carbs 14.34g 7%
Sugars 3.06g 17%
Dietary Fiber 2.27g 12%
Protein 3.41g 9%
Vitamin C 6.1mg 14%
Iron 0.8mg 6%
Calcium 17.1mg 2%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 2.8
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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