Hola Tamale Temptation
Tamales are a traditional Mexican dish made from cornmeal dough filled with various fillings, wrapped in corn husks, and steamed. This recipe features a savory filling of sweet potato, black beans, onion, garlic, and green bell pepper. The cornmeal dough is soft and slightly chewy, while the filling is flavorful and filling. Tamales are a great option for a quick and easy meal, and they can be served with your favorite salsa or topping.
Tamales have a long and rich history, dating back to the ancient Aztecs. The Aztecs used tamales as a way to preserve food, and they were often filled with meat, vegetables, or fruit. Tamales were also used as a form of currency, and they were often given as gifts. Today, tamales are still a popular dish in Mexico and other parts of Latin America. They are typically served as a main course or as a snack, and they can be filled with a variety of different ingredients. This recipe for Hola Tamale Temptation is a modern take on the classic tamale. It features a flavorful filling of sweet potato, black beans, onion, garlic, and green bell pepper, and the cornmeal dough is soft and slightly chewy. Tamales are a great option for a quick and easy meal, and they can be served with your favorite salsa or topping.
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Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 30 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 sweet potato, peeled and diced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
Instructions
  1. Prepare the dough by mixing the cornmeal and water until a ball forms.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  3. Add diced sweet potato, onion, garlic, and green bell pepper to the pot and cook until softened.
  4. Stir in black beans and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  5. Divide the dough into equal portions and flatten each one into a circle.
  6. Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each circle and wrap them up.
  7. Steam the tamales for 30 minutes or until fully cooked.
  8. Serve warm with your favorite salsa or topping.
Why It Works
  • The sweet potato adds a natural sweetness to the tamales.
  • The black beans add a hearty and flavorful protein.
  • The onion, garlic, and green bell pepper add a savory and aromatic flavor.
  • The cornmeal dough is soft and slightly chewy, providing a great contrast to the filling.