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tamale pie

One Pot Baked Tamale Pie

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Calories 450kcal

Servings

4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 2 15-ounce cans kidney and/or pinto beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes with onion
  • 1/2 15-ounce jar roasted red peppers, finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ cup chopped cilantro
  • 2 cups kale sliced thinly (optional)
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350℉.
  • In a large bowl, coarsely mash beans with a fork, add diced tomatoes, peppers, spices, and cilantro. Taste mixture to adjust for seasoning.
  • In a deep oven safe pot, prepare polenta. Heat water until boiling, bring heat to low and slowly whisk in cornmeal and continue whisking until it begins to thicken, add 1 teaspoon salt and adjust flavor to taste. Remove from heat.
  • Pour chili mixture over polenta. Top with cheese and baked for 20 minutes, until heated through. Remove from oven, let cool and serve from pan.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
One Pot Baked Tamale Pie
Amount per Serving
Calories
450
% Daily Value*
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.