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Vegetarian Tamale Pie is a hearty, family friendly meal that even your carnivores will love. It's quick and easy with lots of bold Tex-Mex flavor!

Vegetarian Tamale Pie

Marye
Course Main
Cuisine Vegetarian
Calories 928 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped Bell pepper
  • 2 14- ounce cans black beans
  • 2 14- ounce cans seasoned pinto beans
  • 2 16- ounce packages frozen corn
  • 2 14- ounce cans diced tomatoes with chiles
  • 1 can sliced black olives
  • 1/4 to 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 package taco seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3 cups shredded Cheddar or Mexican blend cheese divided use
  • 2 cups cornmeal
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 2 cups boiling water

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400F.
  • Spray a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Heat the oil until sizzling.
  • Saute the onion and Bell pepper in the oil until they are soft and blackened around the edges.
  • Mix the onion mixture, beans, corn, tomatoes, and olives together in a large bowl.
  • Stir in the cilantro, taco seasoning, cumin, and garlic.
  • Spread in the bottom of the baking dish.
  • Sprinkle with 2 cups of the cheese.
  • Set aside.
  • Pour the boiling water and honey over the cornmeal.
  • Stir until smooth and thick.
  • Spoon the hot mixture over the bean mixture and gently spread to cover.
  • Sprinkle the top with the remaining cheese.
  • Bake for 20 to 30 minutes or until the top is crusty and golden.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 928kcalCarbohydrates: 149.4gProtein: 52.1gFat: 16.1gSaturated Fat: 4.8gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 730mgFiber: 31.5gSugar: 10.7g
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