Vegetable tamale pie

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
14ouncesBeans, cooked pinto; drained
1cupOnion, white; chopped
½cupPepper, green bell; cubed
2Pepper, jalapeno; seeded and chopped
2cupsTomatoes, chopped canned; drained
½cupPepper, red bell; cubed
6ouncesCheese, sharp cheddar; grated
8Olives, ripe; sliced
¾teaspoonGarlic
¾teaspoonCumin, ground
¾teaspoonChile powder
½cupFlour, all purpose
1tablespoonFlour, all purpose; (add to above)
teaspoonBaking powder
ounceCornmeal, yellow
½teaspoonBaking soda
teaspoonSalt
1largeEgg; @ room temp
½cupYogurt, plain
2teaspoonsMargarine; melted & cooled
1tablespoonChives; cut to garnish, opt.

Directions

VEGETABLE FILLING

TAMALE TOPPING

Preheat oven to 375øF.

Spray an 8"x8" pan with non-stick cooking spray. Into prepared baking pan, place all filling ingredients. Toss until well mixed; set aside.

To prepare tamale topping, in medium bowl, place flour, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; stir until evenly mixed. In a small bowl, beat yogurt, egg and margarine. Add to dry ingredients and stir just until dry ingredients are moistened. Spoon mixture evenly on top of vegatable filling. If desired, sprinkle evenly with chives. Bake 35-40 minutes, until filling is hot and bubbly, topping is lightly browned and a toothpick inserted in center of topping comes clean.