Title: Pesto Tamales
Categories: Vegetarian Tex Main
Yield: 9 Servings

1		Basic masa dough recipe
18		Corn husks ----filling-----
4	c	Basil, fresh; packed
1	c	Olive oil
4	tb	Pine nuts
4		Garlic cloves
1/2	c	Parmesan cheese; grated or
1/2	c	Vegan parmesan substitute
3	tb	Romano cheese; grated

To make filling: Blend basil, oil, nuts and garlic for 2 to 3 minutes in a blender or food processor.

Add cheese and blend until smooth, about one minute.

Fill and cook tamales according to "Tamales: Basic Procedure".

Per serving (2 tamales): 590 cal; 8 g prot; 259 mg sod, 81 g carb; 33 g fat; 0 mg chol; 428 mg calcium

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