Tamale Pie (Vegetarian) Recipe

Name: Tamale Pie (Vegetarian)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup brown rice; 2 cups water; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 (14 ounce) can refried beans (vegetarian style); 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 onion, diced; 1 -2 garlic clove, crushed and diced fine; 12 green pepper, diced; 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes (OR 1 14 oz. can whole tomatoes (whirl in blender to break-up tomatoes); 1 cup whole kernel corn (frozen); 2 teaspoons chili powder; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon paprika; salt, to taste; 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated; ½ cup cornmeal; ¾ cup water; 3 tablespoons flour; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder; ¼ teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

1 cup brown rice
2 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1 (14 ounce) can refried beans (vegetarian style)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, diced
1 -2 garlic clove, crushed and diced fine
12 green pepper, diced
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes (OR 1 14 oz. can whole tomatoes (whirl in blender to break-up tomatoes)
1 cup whole kernel corn (frozen)
2 teaspoons chili powder
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon paprika
salt, to taste
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
½ cup cornmeal
¾ cup water
3 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt

1
Bring water to a boil, add the brown rice and 1 teaspoons salt.
2
Bring water back to a boil, reduce heat to med-low, put a lid on the pot and cook for 45-50 minutes or until done.
3
(I usually cook the rice early in the day.
4
).
5
In a large dutch-oven type pan, heat vegetable oil over med-high heat.
6
Add onion, garlic and green pepper to pan, stir and cook about 3 minutes or until veggies are tender-crisp.
7
Stir in tomatoes, cooked brown rice, beans, corn and seasonings.
8
Pour bean mixture into an 8 x 8 or 9 x 9 pan.
9
(Spray the pan with spray-release or grease the pan first.
10
).
11
Sprinkle grated cheese over the top.
12
For corn-bread topping, in a medium bowl stir together the corn meal, water, flour, 2 T vegetable oil, baking powder and salt.
13
Pour corn-meal topping over the grated cheese.
14
Bake in 350 degree oven for about 30 to 40 minutes or until the topping is lightly browned and the filling is bubbly.

680

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Carbs

Protein

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* 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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup brown rice, 2 cups water, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 (14 ounce) can refried beans (vegetarian style), and more.

Yes, Tamale Pie (Vegetarian) 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.

Tamale Pie (Vegetarian)

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