Jalapeno & Cheese Tamales

These classic Vegetarian Mexican Tamales are easy to make and loved by vegetarians and meat eaters. They can be made vegan too.

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Ingredients jalapeno & Cheese Tamales

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Vegetarian or Vegan

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Steps

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Steps

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Steps

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Steps

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Jalapeno & Cheese Tamales

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Mexican vegetarian tamales

These classic Vegetarian Mexican Tamales are easy to make and loved by vegetarians and meat eaters. They can be made vegan too.

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Ingredients jalapeno & Cheese Tamales

masa for tamales, jalapenos, tomato, onion, garlic, salt, cheese, corn husks

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Vegetarian or Vegan

The masa is naturally vegan and you can use either dairy cheese or vegan cheese.

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Steps

Sort and soak the corn husks

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Steps

Sauté all of the filling ingredients. Except the cheese.

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Steps

make the masa and do that float test

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Steps

Drain the husks, spread the masa and add the filling, fold the tamales.

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steam the tamales

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serve with your favorite salsa and your favorite side dishes.

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