Tempeh Tamale Casserole Recipe

Name: Tempeh Tamale Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large onion, chopped (2 cups); 1 small green bell pepper, chopped; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped; 28-oz. can chopped tomatoes; 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels; 2 tsp. chili powder; 1 tsp. ground cumin; 1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper; 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal; 2 tsp. baking powder; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; ¾ cup skim milk; 1 Tbs. vegetable oil; 1 lb. three-grain tempeh, cut into 3/4-inch cubes

Servings: persons

1 large onion, chopped (2 cups)
1 small green bell pepper, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
28-oz. can chopped tomatoes
1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
2 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper
3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
2 tsp. baking powder
1 large egg, lightly beaten
¾ cup skim milk
1 Tbs. vegetable oil
1 lb. three-grain tempeh, cut into 3/4-inch cubes

1
Preheat oven to 400F.
2
Coat large ovenproof Dutch oven or flameproof casserole with vegetable cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat.
3
Add tempeh, onion, bell pepper and jalapeno pepper and cook, stirring often, until tempeh is browned and vegetables soften, about 10 minutes.
4
Add tomatoes (with juice), corn, chili powder, cumin and ground pepper.
5
Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until flavors have blended, about 10 minutes.
6
Remove from heat.
7
Meanwhile, make topping.
8
In medium bowl, mix cornmeal, baking powder, milk, egg and oil just until blended.
9
Spoon cornmeal mixture over top of tempeh mixture.
10
Bake until topping is lightly golden and set, 15 to 20 minutes.
11
Serve hot.

545

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large onion, chopped (2 cups), 1 small green bell pepper, chopped, 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped, 28-oz. can chopped tomatoes, and more.

Yes, Tempeh Tamale Casserole falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Tempeh Tamale Casserole

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