Vegan Cowboy Tamale Pie - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup water
1 tablespoon chicken-flavored vegetarian seasoning
3 carrots, peeled and diced into large pieces
1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
3 cups fresh tomatoes, diced (grape tomatoes are nice)
1 (7 ounce) can diced green chilies
1 teaspoon fresh garlic, minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 (16 ounce) can dark red kidney beans, drained, not rinsed
1 (16 ounce) can great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 (16 ounce) can vegetarian refried beans
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon oregano
salt
cornbread batter

Preparation

In a large saucepan, steam the onion in the 1 cup of water until the onion is clear.
Add the carrots, garlic and red bell pepper and continue to cook over medium heat for 5 minutes.
Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well. Let simmer over low heat for 5 -10 minutes.
Spread a 13\" x 9\" baking dish with a non-stick cooking spray and pour the mixture into the dish.
Cover with you favorite cornbread recipe and bake according to the cornbread directions until the cornbread is golden brown and completely baked through. Serve hot.