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Black Bean Tamale Cups with Chipotle Salsa

Prep 10 min
Total 30 min
Ingredients 17
Servings 12

These bean mini-tamales are ideal for any meal of the day, including breakfast! They're easy to make, whipped up in a half hour, and they can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. A quick family meal, soon to become a family favorite! MORE + LESS -

Ingredients

To prepare the salsa:

(15 oz) cans diced tomatoes

1/4

cup fresh lemon juice

teaspoon ground cumin

chipotle chili pepper in adobo sauce

cup fresh coriander

1/4

cup onion, diced

Salt and pepper, to taste

To prepare the tamale cups:

cups flour

1/2

teaspoon salt

1/2

teaspoon salt

cups beef or chicken broth

1/2

cup vegetable oil

cups black beans, mashed

cups Monterey Jack cheese, shredded

small avocado, peeled and chopped

small tomato, diced

Fresh coriander, to taste, for garnish

Directions

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1

To prepare the salsa: Put all the ingredients for the salsa in a blender and mix until well combined.
2

To prepare the tamale cups: Preheat the oven to 350°F.
3

Mix the 2 cups of flour, salt and cumin in a container. Add the broth and stir. Pour in the oil and mix with your hands until soft.
4

Spray a muffin pan with non-stick cooking spray. Form small balls out of the dough and arrange in the molds. Press down with your fingers to form a dough cup.
5

Fill each of these cups with the beans and cover with cheese. Bake for 15-20 minutes.
6

Let the mini tamales rest for 3 minutes before removing from the muffin molds. Use a sharp knife to pry up one side and carefully use your fingers to remove.
7

Garnish with chopped avocado, tomato and coriander, and accompany with the salsa.
8

Serve hot!

Expert Tips

Prepare the salsa several hours ahead of time and refrigerate for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Information

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More About This Recipe

These bean mini-tamales are ideal for any meal of the day, including breakfast! They're easy to make, whipped up in a half hour, and they can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. A quick family meal, soon to become a family favorite!