Chile-Spiced Sweet Potato Tamales Recipe

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Chile-Spiced Sweet Potato Tamales
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Ingredients
11
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Nutrition
2582
Calories
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. In a small bowl, mix butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Set sweet potato halves, cut side up, in a baking dish, and rub cut sides equally with butter mixture. Bake in a 350° oven until soft when pressed, about 1 hour.
  2. Scoop flesh from sweet potatoes (discard skins) into a bowl; mash with a fork until smooth.
  3. In a 1- to 2-quart pan over low heat, melt lard. Pour in chicken broth and stir until warm. Add broth mixture to sweet potatoes; mix well. Gradually add masa flour, stirring until well blended. Stir in baking powder and chipotles and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Tear 3 or 4 corn husks into long, thin strips. Lay a whole husk flat on a work surface, smooth side down, with one long edge closest to you. Spoon a scant 1/3 cup filling lengthwise down center of husk. Fold bottom edge over filling and roll up tamale. Tie each end with a thin strip of husk. Repeat until all filling is used.
  5. In an 8- to 10-quart pan, position a rack at least 1 inch above 1 inch of water; bring to a boil over high heat. Set tamales on rack, lower heat to maintain a simmer, cover, and steam until filling is firm, about 1 hour, adding water to pan as needed to maintain 1-inch depth. Remove tamales and let stand at least 10 minutes before serving.
  6. Nutritional analysis per tamale.
  7. NOTES: Dried corn husks are available in some well-stocked supermarkets and in Mexican markets. Before using, separate husks and discard silks; soak husks in hot water until pliable, about 20 minutes. You will need about 15 large, well-shaped husks for the tamales and 3 to 4 to tear into strips for tying, but we suggest soaking a few extra in case some tear in the process. You can make and steam the tamales up to a day ahead; cover and chill. Reheat in steamer 15 to 20 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 2582.38 Kcal (10812 kJ)
Calories from fat 1339.76 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 148.86g 229%
Cholesterol 292.44mg 97%
Sodium 274.74mg 11%
Potassium 8518.05mg 181%
Total Carbs 313.18g 104%
Sugars 58.27g 233%
Dietary Fiber 33.91g 136%
Protein 24.74g 49%
Vitamin C 94.5mg 158%
Vitamin A 137.2mg 4573%
Iron 12mg 67%
Calcium 1070mg 107%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 250.86 Kcal (1050 kJ)
Calories from fat 130.15 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.46g 229%
Cholesterol 28.41mg 97%
Sodium 26.69mg 11%
Potassium 827.48mg 181%
Total Carbs 30.42g 104%
Sugars 5.66g 233%
Dietary Fiber 3.29g 136%
Protein 2.4g 49%
Vitamin C 9.2mg 158%
Vitamin A 13.3mg 4573%
Iron 1.2mg 67%
Calcium 103.9mg 107%

* 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

  • 63.3
    Points
  • 72
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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