Mexicali Pie Recipe

Name: Mexicali Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tbs. canola oil; 1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 cup); 1 Anaheim chile, seeded, chopped; 2 cups frozen corn kernels, thawed; 1 Tbs. all-purpose flour; 1 12-oz. pkg. Mexican-style soy crumbles; 2 14.5-oz. cans diced tomatoes; 1 cup yellow cornmeal; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 Tbs. light brown sugar; 1 1/4 tsp. baking powder; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. baking soda; 2 large eggs, separated; 1 cup buttermilk; 1/4 cup canola oil; 3 green onions, finely chopped; 1 small jalapeno, seeded, finely chopped

Servings: persons

2 Tbs. canola oil
1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
1 Anaheim chile, seeded, chopped
2 cups frozen corn kernels, thawed
1 Tbs. all-purpose flour
1 12-oz. pkg. Mexican-style soy crumbles
2 14.5-oz. cans diced tomatoes
1 cup yellow cornmeal
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 Tbs. light brown sugar
1 1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
2 large eggs, separated
1 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup canola oil
3 green onions, finely chopped
1 small jalapeno, seeded, finely chopped

1
To make Filling: Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat.
2
Add onion, and cook, stirring often, 5 to 6 minutes, or until translucent.
3
Add chile, and cook, stirring, 2 minutes.
4
Stir in corn, flour, and soy crumbles, breaking up with wooden spoon.
5
Stir in tomatoes.
6
Bring to a simmer; cook 5 minutes.
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Add salt to taste.
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(If seasoning is too mild for you, add 1/2 tsp.
9
or so each of chili powder and cumin.)
10
Transfer mixture to greased 1 1/2-qt.
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baking dish.
12
Preheat oven to 400F.
13
To make Cornbread Topping: Combine cornmeal, flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in large bowl, and mix well; set aside.
14
Whisk egg yolks in separate bowl until pale; whisk in buttermilk and oil.
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Set aside.
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Beat egg whites in separate bowl until soft peaks form.
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Make well in dry ingredients, and pour in buttermilk mixture.
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Mix just until combined.
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Add green onions and jalapeno.
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Fold in egg whites.
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Pour over vegetable mixture.
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Bake until topping is cooked through, about 45 minutes.
23
Cool 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

1572

kcal

Calories

118

Fat

119

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tbs. canola oil, 1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 cup), 1 Anaheim chile, seeded, chopped, 2 cups frozen corn kernels, thawed, and more.

Yes, Mexicali Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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