Black Bean and Sweet Potato Tamales with Tomatillo Sauce Recipe

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Black Bean and Sweet Potato Tamales with Tomatillo Sauce
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Ingredients
27
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Nutrition
3025
Calories
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Place corn husks in a large bowl; cover with water. Weight husks down with a can; soak 30 minutes. Drain.
  2. Preheat oven to 400°.
  3. To prepare filling, pierce potato with a fork; wrap in foil. Bake at 400° for 1 hour or until tender. Peel potato; mash. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 cup onion; sauté 4 minutes. Add 1 teaspoon cumin and cinnamon; sauté 30 seconds. Add beans and green chiles; sauté 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Combine potato, bean mixture, cheese, and chopped cilantro.
  4. Increase oven temperature to 450°.
  5. To prepare masa dough, combine 2 cups broth and corn in a blender; process until smooth.
  6. Lightly spoon masa harina into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine masa harina, baking powder, and salt. Add broth mixture and butter to masa mixture; stir until a soft dough forms. Cover.
  7. To prepare sauce, heat 2 teaspoons oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add 1 cup onion, jalapeño, and garlic; sauté 2 minutes. Add tomatillos and next 5 ingredients (through 1/4 teaspoon salt); bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes. Cool slightly.
  8. Place tomatillo mixture and cilantro leaves in a blender. Remove center piece of blender lid (to allow steam to escape); secure blender lid on blender. Place a clean towel over opening in blender lid (to prevent splatters). Blend until smooth.
  9. To assemble, working with 1 husk at a time, place 3 tablespoons masa dough in center of husk about 1/2 inch from top, and press dough into a 4 x 3-inch rectangle. Spoon 2 tablespoons bean mixture down 1 side of dough. Fold husk over tamale, being sure to cover the filling with dough; fold over 1 more time. Fold bottom end of husk under. Place the tamale, seam side down, on the rack of a broiler pan lined with a damp towel. Repeat the procedure with remaining husks, dough, and bean mixture. Cover filled tamales with another damp towel. Pour 2 cups hot water in the bottom of a broiler pan; top with prepared rack.
  10. Steam at 450° for 1 hour, adding water as necessary to maintain a depth of about 1/2 inch. Let stand 10 minutes. Serve with sauce.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 3025.29 Kcal (12666 kJ)
Calories from fat 864.97 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 96.11g 148%
Cholesterol 127.74mg 43%
Sodium 6934.8mg 289%
Potassium 7416.12mg 158%
Total Carbs 495.58g 165%
Sugars 80.2g 321%
Dietary Fiber 85.37g 341%
Protein 75.81g 152%
Vitamin C 129.3mg 216%
Vitamin A 5.4mg 180%
Iron 24mg 134%
Calcium 1250.7mg 125%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 97.16 Kcal (407 kJ)
Calories from fat 27.78 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.09g 148%
Cholesterol 4.1mg 43%
Sodium 222.72mg 289%
Potassium 238.17mg 158%
Total Carbs 15.92g 165%
Sugars 2.58g 321%
Dietary Fiber 2.74g 341%
Protein 2.43g 152%
Vitamin C 4.2mg 216%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 180%
Iron 0.8mg 134%
Calcium 40.2mg 125%

* 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

  • 67.7
    Points
  • 79
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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