Description
A delicious and easy recipe for Spicy Keto Tamales made with cauliflower masa, perfect for a low-carb diet.
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 salsa (low-carb)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Corn husks (soaked in warm water for 30 minutes)
Instructions
- Begin by preparing the masa. If using fresh cauliflower, steam the riced cauliflower until tender, then drain and let cool slightly. If using frozen, microwave until thawed and drain excess moisture.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the riced cauliflower, almond flour, shredded cheese, coconut flour, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and cayenne pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Gradually add the chicken broth to the mixture, stirring until a dough forms. You may need to adjust the amount of broth slightly depending on the moisture of the cauliflower.
- In a separate bowl, mix the cooked shredded chicken with salsa and olive oil. This will be your filling.
- To assemble the tamales, take a soaked corn husk and spread about 2-3 tablespoons of the masa dough in the center, leaving space on the sides. Add about 1 tablespoon of the chicken filling on top of the masa.
- Fold the sides of the corn husk over the masa and filling, then fold the bottom up to secure. Repeat with remaining husks and filling.
- Place the tamales upright in a steamer basket. Steam for about 45-60 minutes, or until the masa is firm and cooked through. Check occasionally to ensure there is enough water in the steamer.
- Once cooked, let the tamales cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy with extra salsa or avocado on the side.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute the chicken with sautéed mushrooms or zucchini and add your favorite spices for flavor.
- Experiment with different cheese types in the masa, such as mozzarella for a milder flavor or pepper jack for extra heat.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tamale
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg