Vegan Tamales

Name: Vegan Tamales
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 40 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 25 corn husks; 7 dried guajillo chiles; 2 dried pasilla chiles; 1 chile de arbol, (optional because its very spicy); 1 sweet onion, (large slices); 5 garlic cloves; 4 cups vegetable broth, (or bouillon+water, (945ml)); 2 tsp salt; 2 tsp cumin; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1/4 tsp pepper; 16 oz super firm tofu, ((2 standard blocks or 454g)); 4 cups masa harina, ((500g)); 1/2 tbsp baking powder; 1 tsp salt; 2/3 cup avocado oil, (or olive, (150g)); 3 cups vegetable broth, ((710ml)); 1 cup chili sauce from above, ((245g))

Instructions

Prep:40minCook:1h

These authentic Vegan Tamales are irresistible! Enjoy juicy red chili tofu wrapped in fluffy masa in just a few simple steps. Christmas time just got a little more comforting with these healthier, high-protein, plant-based tamales!

Updated at: Sat, 27 Dec 2025 00:54:42 GMT