Vegetarian Filling for Tamales

By cwaldron09

Culinary Lab - Tamales Class

Ingredients

• 5 Mexican squash, medium dice
• 1/2 brown onion, small dice
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 ears fresh corn, shucked
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 bunch epazote
• 2 queso oaxaca
• Salt as needed

Details

Level of difficulty Average
Cost Budget Friendly

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat a saute pan over medium high heat

Step 2

Add oil to pan and saute squash, onion, garlic, and corn until cooked, but not too soft. Season to taste with salt

Step 3

Transfer vegetables to a sheet tray to cool

Step 4

After vegetables have cooled, use them immediately or cover and reserve in the refrigerator