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A dish of Humita en Chala garnished with corn and cilantro on a plate with corn husks, surrounded by two ears of corn and bowls of corn kernels. This vegan recipe is not only visually appealing but also wholesome and delicious.

Vegan Humita en Chala Recipe

A man in an apron smiling in a kitchen.Carlos Gomez
A creamy and flavorful vegan version of the traditional Argentine dish, made with fresh corn, wrapped in corn husks, and steamed to perfection.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Meal Type Dinner
Cuisine Argentine
Servings 4
Calories 232 kcal
Difficulty Medium
Ingredient Cost $55
Shopping Cost$19

Equipment

  • Blender or food processor
  • Steamer or large pot with a steaming basket
  • Kitchen twine

Ingredients
 
 

  • 4 cups fresh corn kernels about 6 ears of corn
  • 1 cup almond milk
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 red bell pepper finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Corn husks from the fresh corn

Instructions
 

Prepare the filling:

  • Blend the corn kernels with almond milk in a blender or food processor until smooth but slightly chunky. Set aside.
    4 cups fresh corn kernels, 1 cup almond milk

Cook the vegetables:

  • In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, garlic, and red bell pepper, sautéing until soft. Stir in smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt, and pepper.
    2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 large onion, 2 cloves garlic, 1 red bell pepper, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, Salt and pepper to taste

Combine and cook:

  • Add the blended corn mixture to the skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens, about 10 minutes.

Prepare the corn husks:

  • Soak the corn husks in hot water for about 10 minutes to make them pliable. Drain and pat dry.
    Corn husks

Assemble humita:

  • Spoon the corn mixture into the center of each corn husk. Fold the sides over and tie with kitchen twine.

Steam humita:

  • Place the wrapped humitas in a steamer or a pot with a steaming basket. Steam for about 30-35 minutes, until firm.

Notes

Serve hot, directly from the corn husks for an authentic presentation.
This dish can also be made with frozen corn if fresh is not available.

Nutrition

Calories: 232kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.01gSodium: 113mgPotassium: 558mgFiber: 5gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 1475IUVitamin C: 52mgCalcium: 102mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Argentine Cuisine, Creamy Corn Dish, Vegan Humita en Chala

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