TWO-BEAN TAMALE PIE

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This casserole, is a Lacto-Ovo Vegetarian version of the Mexican inspired Tamale Pie. It's great with a side of Spanish Rice, and a "loaded" Green Salad. It originally came from BH&G.

Provided by Berts Kitchen Witch

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 55m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup green bell pepper (diced)
3/4 cup white onion (chopped)
3 garlic cloves (minced)
1 tablespoon cooking oil
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans (drained and slightly mashed)
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans (drained and slightly mashed)
1 (6 ounce) can V8 vegetable juice
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies (undrained)
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 (8 1/2 ounce) package corn muffin mix
1/2 cup cheddar cheese (grated)
1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped *or fresh parsley)

Steps:

  • Grease a 2 quart baking dish.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • In a medium skillet, heat oil, and saute the bell pepper, onion,and garlic, over a med-low heat, until tender.
  • Add the drained and slightly mashed, kidney and pinto beans.
  • Stir in the V-8, the diced green chiles,the chili powder, and the cumin.
  • Heat through, about 3 minutes.
  • Spoon the bean mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  • Prepare the corn muffin mix as per package directions, stirring in the cheese and the cilantro (*or parsley).
  • Pour the cornbread mixture evenly over the top of the bean mixture.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 400 degrees for 25 minutes or until golden brown on top.
  • If desired, garnish or serve with Salsa and/or Sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 613.5, Fat 17.1, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 16, Sodium 1532.1, Carbohydrate 93.6, Fiber 19.7, Sugar 18.8, Protein 24

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