Vegetarian Tamale Pie Recipe

Name: Vegetarian Tamale Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Filling; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1 (12 ounce) bag Morningstar Farms Meal Starters Grillers recipe crumbles; 1 medium yellow onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, finely minced; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans or (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed; 1 (8 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 chipotle chile, plus 1 teaspoon adobo sauce, from can chipotle in adobo; 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated (regular or soy); 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves; Cornbread; 1/2 cup cornmeal; 1 1/2 cups flour; 2/3 cup sugar; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/3 cup oil; 3 tablespoons melted margarine (vegan); 1 tablespoon agave nectar; 2 eggs, equivalent substitute (I use Ener-G); 1 1/4 cups soymilk

Servings: persons

Filling
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 (12 ounce) bag Morningstar Farms Meal Starters Grillers recipe crumbles
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans or (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (8 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 chipotle chile, plus 1 teaspoon adobo sauce, from can chipotle in adobo
1 cup cheddar cheese, grated (regular or soy)
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Cornbread
1/2 cup cornmeal
1 1/2 cups flour
2/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup oil
3 tablespoons melted margarine (vegan)
1 tablespoon agave nectar
2 eggs, equivalent substitute (I use Ener-G)
1 1/4 cups soymilk

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Grease an 8-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set it aside.
3
Heat the olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until soft, about 7 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Mix in the crumbles and heat through. Sprinkle mixture with cumin.
4
Add the beans, tomatoes, chiles and adobo sauce to the skillet and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer until heated through and slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove pan from the heat and stir in the cheese and cilantro.
5
Spread the crumble/bean mixture in the prepared baking dish, pressing down on it with the back of a spoon to make an even, compact layer.
6
Prepare the cornbread. Combine dry ingredients in bowl, then add remaining wet ingredients. Stir until combined. Spread the cornbread batter over the crumble mixture and bake until the cornbread is golden-brown, 20 to 25 minutes (or longer depending on oven, mine took closer to 30 minutes). Let the tamale pie stand for 5 minutes before cutting into squares and serving.

877

kcal

Calories

Fat

107

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Filling, 1 teaspoon olive oil, 1 (12 ounce) bag Morningstar Farms Meal Starters Grillers recipe crumbles, 1 medium yellow onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Vegetarian 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Vegetarian Tamale Pie

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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