After returning from a trip and having absolutely nothing to eat in the fridge, I am even more happy and grateful that Amy’s Kitchen had sent me a sample of their new roasted vegetables tamale to try. I love tamales so I was really looking-forward to trying it.
The first thing I noticed about Amy’s tamale is its flattened, somewhat uniform shape. Which is ok, to me it looks very Amy-ish, it reminds me of some of their other products like the burritos and wraps. But most importantly, it tastes good.
As you can see from the photo, the tamale doesn’t have a ton of corn masa. I’ve had some tamales where it was all masa and just a tiny bit of filling. Amy’s seems to have struck a good balance between the two.
The black beans were also very good. I’m not a big fan of beans (a tiny part of me wished it was rice instead of beans) but I ate every last one of them. Amy’s definitely knows their way around beans.
Bottom line, I would eat it again if I can find it. I haven’t seen it at any store around here yet but maybe because it’s new.
Monika K says
What a lovely blog – your photos are awesome!
Emily says
Ooh, thanks for reviewing a vegan prepared meal! I don’t cook that often, so I rely on that kind of thing. :)
in2insight says
Looks promising. Thank you for sharing your take on it.
What about fat and sodium? Lately, it seems like every Amy’s dish that sounds good is loaded with both…
Hannah says
I do love Amy’s products, but I haven’t seen this one yet. I’ll have to try it if I can find it!
chow says
Monika K – Thanks!
Emily – Amy’s been a lifesaver when I don’t have the time to cook. :-)
in2insight – It’s got 7.5g fat, no transfat, 680 mg sodium and 280 calories. So it’s not too bad.
Hannah – Do give it a try if you run across it. It could be new enough that it’s still making its way into stores.
lisa (show me vegan) says
I know just what you mean about needing some quick food options sometimes, like after traveling! Your photo is very enticing.
QingQing says
they are sold in Whole foods, I just got one yesterday :)
chow says
lisa (show me vegan) – Thanks!
QingQing – Yup, I just spotted them there too!