Vegan Tamazole (Tamal in Pozole Rojo

A bowl of tamazole which is a red pozole served with a tamal in the bowl, and topped with cabbage, radish slices, cilantro, with a spoon inside. The dish is set on a colorful woven cloth.

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A vegan tamal served in a bowl of rich pozole rojo, topped with cabbage, radish, onion, and lime. An easy, plant-based take on the viral tamazole trend, ready in about 20 minutes using prepared tamales and pozole.

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: dinner, Main Dish

Cuisine: Mexican

Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings: servings

Calories: 124kcal

Author: Nancy Lopez & MexicanMadeMeatless.com

Ingredients

1 batch vegan pozole rojo
8 vegan tamales tamales rojos or poblano rajas
2 cups shredded cabbage or lettuce
2 cups Pico de gallo
½ cup chopped white onion or green onions
½ cup Mexican crema
½ cup finely chopped cilantro
4 large radishes sliced or roughly chopped
2 whole limes cut in wedges
Favorite spicy salsa for extra heat, optional

Instructions

Heat the vegan pozole rojo in a pot until warmed through.
Warm the tamales, either steamed, microwaved, or in the Instant Pot, until heated through.
Ladle hot pozole into a serving bowl. Unwrap one tamal and place it in the center of the bowl.
Top with cabbage, pico de gallo, onion, crema, cilantro, radishes, and a squeeze of lime.
Serve immediately with extra spicy salsa on the side, if using.

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Notes

This recipe makes 4 servings using 2 tamales per bowl. It works whether you're using up leftover tamales and pozole from a family gathering, or making both recipes specifically for this dish, adjust quantities as needed for your household.

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