Dinner for 24

Cauliflower Pipián Tamales

Name: Cauliflower Pipián Tamales
Total time: 180 min
Yield: 24 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 4 dried ancho chiles; 1/2 lb tomatillos; 1 small white onion; 1 jalapeño; 2 cloves garlic; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1/4 cup raw pumpkin seeds; 1/4 cup raw peanuts; 2 tbsp sesame seeds; 1/2 cup chopped cilantro; 2 tsp kosher salt; 3 cups vegetable broth; 9 cups vegetable broth; 6 cups masa harina; 1 cup vegetable shortening or coconut oil or vegan butter; 1 tbsp baking powder; 1 tbsp kosher salt; 1/2 lb dried corn husks; 8 cups small cauliflower florets; 1/3 cup fresh lime juice; 2 tsp kosher salt; 1 tbsp vegetable oil (optional); 1/2 cup raw pumpkin seeds (optional)

$4.52for 4180 minServes 24

These vegan tamales wrap lime-seasoned cauliflower and red pumpkin seed sauce in soft masa and steam them in corn husks.

Photo: holajalapeno.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Tomatillos$2.49/lb typical	0.5 lb	$1.25Typical price
	Onions$1.29/lb typical	0.3 lb	$0.39Typical price
	Poblano and other fresh chiles$0.60 each typical	1	$0.60Typical price
	Garlic$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.15Typical price
	Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical	4 oz	$2.76Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical	0.25	$0.37Typical price
	Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical	100 oz	$6.97Typical price
	Cornmeal, grits, polenta$0.08/oz typical	30 oz	$2.40Typical price
	Margarine and vegan butter$0.25/oz typical	8 oz	$2.00Typical price
	Corn kernels$0.09/oz typical	8 oz	$0.72Typical price
	Cauliflower$3.29 each typical	1.25	$3.84Typical price
	Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical	2.75 oz	$0.11Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$27.13

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsOlive and cooking oilSalt and pepperBaking powder and soda

Not included in the cost.

Swaps

Swap Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices

180 minstart to table
Involveddifficulty
24servings as written
$typical cost tier

Mexican Vegetarian Budget Family Dinners

Typical price

$1.13 per serving$4.52 for 4

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Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.

Ingredients

4 dried ancho chiles
1/2 lb tomatillos
1 small white onion
1 jalapeño
2 cloves garlic
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup raw pumpkin seeds
1/4 cup raw peanuts
2 tbsp sesame seeds
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
2 tsp kosher salt
3 cups vegetable broth
9 cups vegetable broth
6 cups masa harina
1 cup vegetable shortening or coconut oil or vegan butter
1 tbsp baking powder
1 tbsp kosher salt
1/2 lb dried corn husks
8 cups small cauliflower florets
1/3 cup fresh lime juice
2 tsp kosher salt
1 tbsp vegetable oil (optional)
1/2 cup raw pumpkin seeds (optional)

Steps

Soak the dried corn husks in hot water for 30 minutes, keeping them submerged.
Simmer ancho chiles, tomatillos, onion, jalapeño, and garlic in water for 15 minutes, then drain.
Toast pumpkin seeds, peanuts, and sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes.
Blend the cooked vegetables, toasted seeds, broth, cilantro, and salt until smooth, then simmer the sauce for 10 minutes.
Steam the cauliflower for 8 minutes, then toss it with lime juice, salt, and oil.
Mix masa harina, shortening, baking powder, salt, and broth until soft, then spread it over 24 husks and fill with cauliflower and sauce.
Fold the husks, place the tamales upright in a steamer, and steam for 60 minutes, until the masa is firm.