Description
Zesty Cauliflower Tamales with a Kick
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups riced cauliflower (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or pepper jack)
- 1/4 cup coconut flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup cooked shredded chicken (or pork)
- 1/2 cup low-carb salsa
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Corn husks (soaked in warm water for 30 minutes)
Instructions
- Prepare the masa by steaming fresh cauliflower until soft, or microwaving frozen cauliflower until thawed. Drain and cool.
- In a large bowl, mix riced cauliflower, almond flour, shredded cheese, coconut flour, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and cayenne pepper until well blended.
- Slowly incorporate chicken broth into the mixture, stirring until a cohesive dough forms, adjusting broth as needed.
- In another bowl, combine shredded chicken with salsa and olive oil to create the filling.
- To assemble tamales, take a soaked corn husk and place 2-3 tablespoons of masa dough in the center, leaving space on the edges.
- Spoon about 1 tablespoon of chicken filling onto the masa.
- Fold the sides of the corn husk over the filling, then fold the bottom up to secure everything inside.
- Repeat the process with the remaining husks and filling.
- Arrange tamales upright in a steamer basket and steam for 45-60 minutes, or until masa is firm and fully cooked.
- Check the water level in the steamer occasionally.
- After cooking, allow tamales to cool for a few minutes before serving. Pair with extra salsa or slices of avocado.
Notes
- Adjust cayenne pepper to taste for desired spiciness.
- Ensure corn husks are soaked for at least 30 minutes for easy wrapping.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tamale
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg