how to easy make humitas

fresh corn

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: canned corn

Zucchini offers a similar texture while reducing calories.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat option.

corn husks

🥗Healthier: banana leaves

💰Cheaper: parchment paper

Banana leaves impart a unique flavor and are often used in other cuisines.

Peel the corn and set the corn husks aside.

Cut off the kernels and make a corn puree using a food processor or grater.

In a bowl, add the mashed kernels, milk, basil, paprika, salt, and pepper, and stir until mixed.

If making sweet humitas, leave out the salt and add sugar instead.

In an oiled pan, sauté the onion and red pepper until the onion is translucent.

Add the diced tomato and cook over low heat until the mixture is dry.

Add the sautéed ingredients to the corn puree and stir to create a creamy filling.

Place one husk on top of another forming an X, and place one-and-a-half tablespoons of the filling in the center.

Close the husks to form a small firm packet and tie it with the ends of the husks or string.

In a pot, heat enough water to cook all of the humitas, then lower the heat and add them one by one.

Cook for approximately 45 minutes, then remove and let them rest for five minutes before serving.

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