Tamale pie #2

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2cupsBeans of choice, cooked: black, red, kidney, pinto
1cupCorn kernels
1Pepper, green; seeded and chopped
¼cupOlives, black; sliced
1cupTomato sauce
½teaspoonCumin, ground
1teaspoonChili powder
1tablespoonTomato paste, salt-free
1teaspoonOregano, dried
¾cupCornmeal, uncooked
2cups;water
Egg replacer to equal 2 eggs
1teaspoonSalt

Directions

Combine beans, corn, pepper and olives in a 2- to 3-quart glass casserole. In a small bowl, combine tomato sauce, tomato paste, cumin, chili powder and oregano. Pour over bean mixture.

In a large glass bowl, combine cornmeal and water. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 6 minutes. Remove from microwave and stir well. Add egg replacer and salt. Stir again. Spread over bean mixture; cover and microwave on hgh for 10 minutes. Let cool slightly before serving. Serves 4.

From the files of DEEANNE