Mexican Tamale Pie Recipe

Name: Mexican Tamale Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
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

Servings: persons

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

1
Bring 2 cups of water and the salt to a boil, slowly add cornmeal, stirring constantly.
2
Cover and lower the heat and continue cooking for 10 minutes, stirring often.
3
Put the next 9 ingredients into a medium to large saucepan.
4
Simmer for 15-20 minutes, until vegetables are cooked and onions are glassy.
5
Spread the cornmeal mixture into the bottom of a 9x13 ungreased pan.
6
Spoon vegetable mixture over the cornmeal.
7
Bake in a 350F oven for 25 minutes.
8
Sprinkle cheese on top and cook for 5 more minutes.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup cornmeal, 2 cups water, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Mexican Tamale 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.

Mexican Tamale Pie

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