Curried Tamales and Summer Squash
This dish turns store-bought tamales into something a little different – and pairs it all with tostada shells that are only 50 calories apiece!!
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| Ingredients | Unit | Cal/Unit | #Units | Calories |
| Purchased Chicken Jalapeño Tamales * | Each | 175.00 | 2.00 | 350.00 |
| Curried Summer Squash | Cup | 30.00 | 3.00 | 90.00 |
| Curry Spices | Tbl. | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 |
| RO*TEL Diced Tomatoes | Can | 50.00 | 0.50 | 25.00 |
| Low-fat Grated Cheese | Ounce | 80.00 | 1.00 | 80.00 |
| Old El Paso Tostada Shells | Each | 50.00 | 1.00 | 50.00 |
| Total Calories | 595.00 | |||
| #Serving | 2.00 | |||
| Calories/serving | 297.50 |
* We buy our tamales from the Central Market or HEB delis in Austin, Texas. Calorie counts may vary for other purchased brands.
- Spray sauté pan with cooking oil and heat on high until it just smokes.
- Add curry spices (either your own masala of Indian spices and chili pepper – or purchased curry powder), and saute briefly. (Keep the spice moving with a wooden spoon so it doesn't burn.)
- Add 3 cups of chopped summer squash (about 3 medium-small) and a 1/4 cup water; stir for a moment to coat squash with curry; cover and saute/steam in pan (reducing heat, if necessary).
- After 2-3 minutes, add diced tomatoes (we use RO*TEL Hot Habanero, but, any will do), and continue to steam until squash is tender and slightly translucent.
- Add chopped tamales and two tablespoons chopped cilantro (or to taste) – and transfer to casserole dish lightly sprayed with cooking oil.
- OPTIONAL: Cover with foil, and refrigerate overnight, if you can, to marry herbs and spices.
- Remove from refrigerator and bake in 350º pre-heated oven until hot (10-15 minutes, if refrigerated; 8-10 minutes if room temperature; none if it's going directly from stove to table).
- Divide into two bowls, sprinkling each with coarsely chopped cilantro and 1/2 ounce of grated cheese just before serving.
Serving Suggestion: Serve in bowls with tostada and hot sauce on the side.
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