Name: Authentic Tamales de Queso y Vegetales from Guatemala
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Guatemala
Ingredients: 20 corn husks, soaked in warm water (about 10 minutes each); 1 pound (450 g) masa harina (corn flour); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 cups warm water; 1 cup shredded Mexican white cheese (queso fresco or queso blanco); 1 cup chopped bell peppers (red, yellow, or green); 1 cup diced onions; 1/4 cup shredded carrots; 1/4 cup shredded cabbage; 2 tablespoons cooking oil; Optional: 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped

Tamales de Queso y Vegetales Guatemala

Corn husk-wrapped tamales filled with cheese and vegetables, a healthy Guatemalan option.

Guatemala tamales

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