Mexican Tamale Pie - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    1 cup cornmeal
    2 cups water
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    1 onion, chopped
    1/2 cup red bell pepper
    1/2 cup green bell pepper
    1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes (include juice)
    1 (19 ounce) can red kidney beans
    1 lb frozen mixed vegetables, your choice
    1 teaspoon chili powder
    1 teaspoon cumin
    1/4 teaspoon cilantro
    2 cups veggie crumbles (Yves, Boca, etc.)
    1 1/2 cups grated low-fat cheddar cheese or 1 1/2 cups monterey jack cheese
Preparation
    Bring 2 cups of water and the salt to a boil, slowly add cornmeal, stirring constantly.
    Cover and lower the heat and continue cooking for 10 minutes, stirring often.
    Put the next 9 ingredients into a medium to large saucepan.
    Simmer for 15-20 minutes, until vegetables are cooked and onions are glassy.
    Spread the cornmeal mixture into the bottom of a 9x13 ungreased pan.
    Spoon vegetable mixture over the cornmeal.
    Bake in a 350F oven for 25 minutes.
    Sprinkle cheese on top and cook for 5 more minutes.

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