Spinach, cheese & roasted pepper tamales

• Produce

  • 6 Corn husks, large dried
  • 2 Green onions

• Canned Goods

  • 1 1/2 cup Vegetable broth or stock

• Condiments

  • 1/3 cup Butter flavored spread, vegetarian

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 tsp Baking powder
  • 2 cup Masa
  • 1/2 cup Red peppers, roasted
  • 1/2 tsp Salt

• Dairy

  • 3/4 cup 1/4 inch cubes pepper jack cheese

• Other

  • 1 c coarsley chopped fresh spinach

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Description

Ingredients

• 6-8 large dried corn husks
• 2 c masa
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/3 c vegetarian butter flavored spread
• 1 1/2-2 c vegetable broth or stock
• 1 c coarsley chopped fresh spinach
• 3/4 c 1/4 inch cubes pepper jack cheese
• 1/2 c chopped roasted red peppers
• 2 green onions, halved horizontally and sliced

Directions

• 1Place corn husks in hot water and let stand for 15 minutes to soften; remove and blot off excess water 2Stir together masa, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. Add spread and mix again. Using an electric mixer beat in enough stock/broth to form a soft dough. Stir in remaining ingredients 3Place equal amounts of mixture on center of each corn husk. Fold in the sides, then the bottom. Place in a steamer basket folded sides down. Cover and cook over medium-low heat 45 minutes to an hour. Best if served immediately with desired toppings