Amy’s Tamales and Enchiladas are made for Dairy-Free Frozen Dinners

One of my favorite brands for convenience is Amy’s. They are a vegetarian frozen food company that focuses on organics and ingredients you can pronounce. They have a huge assortment of frozen entrees, and each category has several vegan offerings. In fact, I was able to dedicate an entire post to cheesy dairy-free Amy’s frozen entrees (there are nine!). But this post is all about the vegan Amy’s Tamales & Enchiladas.

These Amy’s Tamales and Enchiladas are Surprisingly Vegan

It’s not easy to find pre-made Mexican food without dairy. That said, Amy’s does make some tamales and enchiladas with dairy, so use caution when making your purchase. But all six of the Amy’s Tamales and Enchiladas listed below are dairy-free and vegan by ingredients.

Enchilada with Spanish Rice & Beans

Ingredients: filtered water, organic rice, organic pinto beans, organic corn tortillas (organic white corn. water. trace of lime), organic tomato purée, organic corn, organic onions, organic zucchini, organic bell peppers, organic tofu (filtered water, organic soybeans, magnesium chloride), organic black beans, expeller pressed high oleic safflower and/or sunflower oil, organic sweet rice flour, spices, sea salt, organic tapioca starch, olives, organic garlic, organic green chiles, chives. Contains: soy.*

Nutrition (per container): 360 calories, 9g fat, 57g carbs, 7g fiber, 4g sugars (includes 0g added sugars), 12g protein.*

Black Bean Vegetable Enchilada (also available in Light in Sodium)

Ingredients: filtered water, organic corn tortillas (organic white corn, water, trace of lime), organic zucchini, organic tomato purée, organic tofu (filtered water, organic soybeans, magnesium chloride), organic black beans, organic corn, organic onions, expeller pressed high oleic safflower and/or sunflower oil, organic sweet rice flour, organic bell peppers, spices, organic tapioca starch, olives, sea salt, organic garlic, organic green chiles, chives. Contains: soy.*

Nutrition (per container): 330 calories, 12g fat, 45g carbs, 6g fiber, 4g sugars (includes 0g added sugars), 10g protein.*

Vegan Black Bean & Cheeze Enchilada

Ingredients: filtered water, organic corn tortillas (organic white corn, water, trace of lime), organic zucchini, organic tomato purée, organic vegan mozzarella-style cheeze (filtered water, organic potato starch, organic coconut oil, sea salt, organic ground sunflower kernels, natural flavoring, organic fruit and vegetable concentrate [organic carrot, organic pumpkin and organic apple]), organic tofu (filtered water, organic soybeans, magnesium chloride), organic black beans, organic corn, organic onions, organic sweet rice flour, expeller pressed high oleic safflower and/or sunflower oil, organic bell peppers, spices, organic tapioca starch, sea salt, olives, organic garlic, organic green chiles. Contains: soy.*

Nutrition (per container): 350 calories, 15g fat, 45g carbs, 6g fiber, 3g sugars (includes 0g added sugars), 9g protein.*

Black Bean Tamale Verde

Ingredients: organic brown rice, filtered water, organic onions, organic brined tomatillos (organic tomatillos, water, organic distilled white vinegar, organic cane sugar, salt, organic spices, organic black pepper), organic corn masa (organic stoneground corn flour, trace of lime), organic black beans, organic tomato purée, organic zucchini, expeller pressed high oleic safflower and/or sunflower oil, organic corn, organic bell peppers, organic diced tomatoes, sea salt, organic cane sugar, organic garlic, organic cilantro, spices, baking soda, jalapeño peppers, organic fire-roasted poblano peppers, black pepper, organic balsamic vinegar (organic wine vinegar, organic grape must).*

Nutrition (per container): 350 calories, 10g fat, 57g carbs, 7g fiber, 8g sugars (includes 2g added sugars), 8g protein.*

Roasted Vegetables Tamale

Ingredients: organic black beans, filtered water, organic diced tomatoes, organic corn masa (organic stone ground corn flour, trace of lime), organic zucchini, organic onions, organic bell peppers, olives, organic fire roasted corn, expeller pressed high oleic safflower and/or sunflower oil, organic tomato purée, organic carrots, organic fire roasted onions, organic cornstarch, organic fire roasted red belol peppers, organic corn, cilantro, sea salt, organic green chiles, organic fire roasted poblano peppers, jalapeño peppers, organic garlic, organic sweet rice flour, spices, baking soda, organic extra virgin olive oil.*

Nutrition (per container): 280 calories, 7g fat, 45g carbs, 8g fiber, 4g sugars (includes 0g added sugars), 9g protein.*

More Allergen Notes

We’ve found Amy’s to be very friendly toward allergic consumers, but they do state the following regarding allergens in their facility.

At Amy’s we take every precaution to ensure that cross-contamination of ingredients does not occur in our production facility, but we want you to know that this product was produced in a plant that processes foods containing wheat, milk, soy, tree nuts and seeds. Amy’s Kitchen does not use any peanuts, fish, shellfish or eggs.

More Facts on Amy’s Tamales and Enchiladas

Price: $4.29 per entree

Availability: Amy’s Tamales and Enchiladas are sold in the freezer section of most major grocers and natural food stores in the U.S. Select varieties are also available in Canada.

Certifications: Amy’s Tamales and Enchiladas are Certified Vegan and Certified Kosher DE (for dairy equipment, not ingredients; see our Understanding Kosher Guide). Most varieties are also Certified Organic.

Dietary Notes: By ingredients, Amy’s Tamales and Enchiladas are dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free, peanut-free, vegan, and vegetarian. The tamales are also soy-free.*

For More Product Information: Visit the Amy’s Kitchen website at www.amys.com.

*Always read the ingredient and nutrition statement prior to consumption. Ingredients, processes, and labeling are subject to change at any time for any company or product. Contact the company to discuss their manufacturing processes if potential allergen cross-contamination is an issue for you. No food product can be guaranteed “safe” for every individual’s needs. You should never rely on ingredient and allergen statements alone if dealing with a severe food allergy.

Excellent Tamale

Rated 4.0 out of 5

August 3, 2020

I tried the Roasted Vegetable Tamale. To make it a bit more satiating, I diced half an avocado and sprinkled it atop the beans once ready. I was pleasantly surprised with how the tamale turned out. It looked just like the package. But the black beans, not so much. I went with the “looks aren’t everything” theory and dove in.

The tamale was generously sized with a thick layer of masa that was surprisingly light and fluffy. Overall, the tamale was tame, as far as Mexican food goes. There was a light spicy kick that added interest and flavor, but in no way threatened to send me running for water. The filling was unlike any other I have tried. It was definitely Cal-Mex-style with sizable chunks of veggies throughout. Honestly, this tamale tasted “fresher” than most.

The black beans were done in a refried-style, but the overall texture was good. They were good filler for the entree, but lacked pizzazz. Next time I would stir in some spices, or in a pinch just a sprinkle of hot sauce should do.

Alisa Fleming