Vegan Tamales

INGREDIENTS

2 tsp

Chicken base such as better than bullion no chicken base, vegan

1/2 cup

Mexican blend vegan cheese such as follow your heart fiesta blend vegan cheese

4 cups

1/4 inch peeled and cubed sweet potato

1 can

Black beans

1/2 cup

Cilantro, leaves

Corn husks, dried

1/2 tsp

Garlic powder

1 4 ounce can

Green chiles, mild

1/2 cup

Mushrooms, dried

2 tbsp

Pickled jalapenos

1/2 tsp

Lime juice

1/2 tsp

Liquid smoke such as colgin liquid smoke

4 tbsp

Vegan butter such as earth balance

1/2 tsp

Baking powder

3/4 tsp

Black pepper, ground

1/4 tsp

Cayenne pepper

1 1/2 tsp

Kosher salt

2 cups

Masa harina/corn flour

1/2 tsp

Paprika

2 tbsp

Olive oil

1/2 tsp

Cumin

2 cups

Water