So here are the specs:
Serving Size 9 oz. (256 grams) | ||||
Servings per Container 1 | ||||
Amount Per Serving: | ||||
Calories 320 Calories from Fat 120 | ||||
% Daily Value* | % Daily Value* | |||
Total Fat 13g | 20% | Total Carb. 40g | 13% | |
Saturated Fat 6g | 29% | Dietary Fiber 5g | 19% | |
Trans Fat 0g | Sugars 5g | |||
Cholesterol 25mg | 9% | |||
Sodium 760mg | 32% | Protein 12g | ||
Vitamin A | 50% | Vitamin C | 15% | |
Calcium | 30% | Iron | 10% |
This meal appears pretty low in calories, which isn't really a big deal to me, but it may be to you.
Upon opening, I noticed there were two oval shaped dough balls bathed in a green mystery mush which was presumably the "Spicy Pesto Sauce." I stuck these puppies in the microwave for 4:00, although my microwave is old and weak and this time is the maximum recommended time.
They smelled very good when I opened up the microwave. The subtle corn dough and pesto sauce had a very saliva extracting (yummy, huh?) smell. I removed the plastic and surveyed the two mounds of dough. They looked very soggy, which did not surprise me. My fears were confirmed when my fork entered the dough, they were indeed VERY soggy. Inside, there was cheese and spinach galore, no false advertising there. I took a bite, and although very soggy, it really didn't affect the wonderful taste. The pesto sauce, although not spicy enough for my taste, was very flavorful. The filling of the tamale was quite good as well, with a fervently spiced flavor.
My one gripe is the texture. There are conventional oven directions, but for the sake of convenience, I used the microwave. For some meals, this being one of them, they are far better suited to oven heating over microwave heating. I shall remember this for the next time I make these. At least now you know.
Also, if you're curious, I will not let the price affect the overall rating a product receives; the rating is strictly based on taste, unless the price is severely disproportionate to the quality.
My ratings are as follows:
Price: $4 for one entree (3.5 stars)
Preparation: Easy, oven is recommended though (4 stars)
Texture: Soggy (2.5 stars)
Taste: Really flavorful (4.5 stars)
Overall:
The rating may very well have been higher had the texture been improved. I would recommend this only if oven preparation is used, as this meal is just far to mushy when prepared in the microwave. But who knows, it may have been mushy either way.