Best 8 Tamale Veggie Pie Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable flavors of the tamale veggie pie, a delightful fusion of Mexican and American cuisine. This savory pie combines the richness of tamales with a hearty vegetable filling, creating a symphony of textures and flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're a vegetarian seeking a satisfying meal or a meat lover looking for a healthy alternative, this tamale veggie pie promises a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

TAMALE VEGGIE PIE



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This warm and comforting "pie" has a thick and zippy filling and a moist, tender cornbread topping. It's an overall hearty dish for the season. Serve this with a side salad and some fruit for a great meatless meal. -Deb Perry, Bluffton, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon canola oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Mexican diced tomatoes
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon chili powder
TOPPING:
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
1/2 cup plain yogurt
2 teaspoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • In a small nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Transfer to a large bowl. Drain tomatoes, reserving 2 tablespoons juice; add tomatoes and juice to onion mixture. , Stir in the beans, cheese, chiles, jalapeno, cumin and chili powder. Transfer to an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. , For topping, in a small bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Whisk together the egg, yogurt and butter; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Spoon over filling; gently spread to cover top. , Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until filling is bubbly and a toothpick inserted into topping comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 746mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

QUICK AND EASY VEGETARIAN TAMALE PIE WITH BROWN BUTTER CORNBREAD CRUST RECIPE



Quick and Easy Vegetarian Tamale Pie With Brown Butter Cornbread Crust Recipe image

I've been on a tamale pie kick ever since updating my mom's classic recipe a couple months ago by adding a brown butter cornbread crust. Essentially an olive-packed chili baked underneath a sweet cornbread crust, it's one of the all-in-one comfort classics that never fails to bring big smiles and full bellies in its wake. This 100% vegetarian version is no different.

Provided by J. Kenji López-Alt

Categories     Entree     Dinner     Lunch     Cornbread     Mains     Soups and Stews

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 33

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup fresh corn kernels from 1 to 2 ears of corn
1 medium onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 poblano pepper, diced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 medium cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 Serrano pepper, minced
1 tablespoon ground cumin (preferably from whole seeds)
1 teaspoon ground coriander (preferably from whole seeds)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
3 tablespoons ancho chili powder
1 cup pitted green olives, sliced
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15-ounce) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (28-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, drained and coaresly crushed with your hand
4 ounces grated sharp cheddar cheese (about 1 cup)
3 scallions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves and fine stems, minced
For the Brown Butter Cornbread Crust:
6 talespoons unsalted butter
1 cup (about 5 ounces) fine yellow cornmeal
1 cup (about 5 ounces) all-purpose flour
4 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 eggs
6 ounces (about 3/4 cup) sour cream
4 ounces (about 1/4 cup) cultured buttermilk
1/2 cup thinly sliced scallions
1 red jalapeño pepper, finely minced
Sour cream, for serving

Steps:

  • Adjust oven rack to center position and preheat oven to 425°F. Heat oil in a large Dutch oven, or saucepan over high heat until lightly smoking. Add corn and cook, stirring occasionally, until corn is well charred in spots, about 4 minutes. Add onion, bell pepper, and poblano pepper, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring, until softened but not browned, about 3 minutes.
  • Add garlic, Serrano pepper, cumin, coriander, oregano, and chili powder and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add olives, soy sauce, tomatoes, black beans, and kidney beans. Bring to a simmer and adjust heat to maintain. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thick and fragrant, about 20 minutes. Stir in grated cheese, scallions, and cilantro and season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • For the Brown Butter Cornbread Crust: Heat butter in a 12-inch cast iron or stainless steel skillet over medium heat until melted. Continue to cook, swirling pan gently until butter is nutty-smelling and solids are a toasty brown. Transfer to a heatproof cup or bowl and let rest until slightly cooler, about five minutes.
  • Combine cornmeal, flour, sugar, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, baking powder, and baking soda in a large bowl. Combine eggs, sour cream, and buttermilk in a second bowl and whisk until homogenous. Whisking constantly, slowly drizzle in reserved browned butter. Whisk wet ingredients into dry ingredients until homogenous. Fold in scallions and jalapeño pepper.
  • Transfer bean mixture to a large cast iron skillet. Using a large spoon, place small dollops of the cornbread batter mixture on top of the bean filling, then use the back of the spoon to spread it into an even layer. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake until pale golden brown and a skewer inserted into the cornbread comes out clean, about 20 minutes.
  • Let cool 15 minutes, then serve with sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 883 kcal, Carbohydrate 101 g, Cholesterol 130 mg, Fiber 19 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, Sodium 1779 mg, Sugar 21 g, Fat 44 g, ServingSize Serves 4 to 6, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

VEGETARIAN TAMALE PIE



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Make and share this Vegetarian Tamale Pie recipe from Food.com.

Provided by TishT

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup sun-dried tomato, chopped
1/2 cup boiling water
4 cups water
1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup jalapeno jack cheese
1 cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (16 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14 3/4 ounce) can cream-style corn
1 (4 1/2 ounce) can chopped green chilies
6 tablespoons low-fat sour cream

Steps:

  • Combine tomatoes and boiling water; let stand 20 minutes.
  • Drain tomatoes in a sieve over a bowl; set aside, reserving 1 Tbs tomato-soaking liquid.
  • Combine 4 cups water, cornmeal, and salt in a large saucepan, and bring mixture to a boil.
  • Cook cornmeal mixture over medium heat 5 minutes or until mixture is thick, stirring constantly with a whisk.
  • Stir in cheese.
  • Pour half of cornmeal mixture into a lightly greased Pyrex pan, 13 x 9.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • In a large skillet, saute onion in a little olive oil til onion is soft.
  • Add tomatoes, reserved tomato liquid, oregano, chili powder, beans, corn, and chiles, and cook 1 minute.
  • Spoon bean mixture evenly over cornmeal crust.
  • Drop remaining cornmeal mixture onto bean mixture.
  • Bake pie at 400 degrees for 30 minutes or until set.
  • Serve pie with low-fat sour cream.

VEGETARIAN TAMALE PIE



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I combined two recipes for this and made modifications to make it vegan. Note that Morningstar Farms recently changed their product to include egg and dairy, so read the label before buying (not all stores carry the brand new bags, Boca is my second choice). Don't be scared off by the vegetarian/vegan label if that's not your dietary preference, this dish is a traditional comfort food. The best part is it's an all-in-one meal, you don't have to serve side dishes (although a dark green salad with a light dressing would go well too). Note that the photo to the side (from me in the baking dish) is the recipe cut in half.

Provided by danakscully64

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 teaspoon olive oil
1 (12 ounce) bag Morningstar Farms Meal Starters Grillers recipe crumbles
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans or 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (8 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 chipotle chile, plus 1 teaspoon adobo sauce, from can chipotle in adobo
1 cup cheddar cheese, grated (regular or soy)
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 cup cornmeal
1 1/2 cups flour
2/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup oil
3 tablespoons melted margarine (vegan)
1 tablespoon agave nectar
2 eggs, equivalent substitute (I use Ener-G)
1 1/4 cups soymilk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Grease an 8-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set it aside.
  • Heat the olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until soft, about 7 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Mix in the crumbles and heat through. Sprinkle mixture with cumin.
  • Add the beans, tomatoes, chiles and adobo sauce to the skillet and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer until heated through and slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove pan from the heat and stir in the cheese and cilantro.
  • Spread the crumble/bean mixture in the prepared baking dish, pressing down on it with the back of a spoon to make an even, compact layer.
  • Prepare the cornbread. Combine dry ingredients in bowl, then add remaining wet ingredients. Stir until combined. Spread the cornbread batter over the crumble mixture and bake until the cornbread is golden-brown, 20 to 25 minutes (or longer depending on oven, mine took closer to 30 minutes). Let the tamale pie stand for 5 minutes before cutting into squares and serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490.7, Fat 21.6, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 67.7, Sodium 525.2, Carbohydrate 61, Fiber 7.2, Sugar 19.3, Protein 15.2

VEGGIE TAMALES



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Tamales don't have to have animal products to be weaponized parcels of deliciousness. With the right ingredient substitutes and some care, these veggie tamales can be just as gratifying as the carnivore's version. A pressure cooker speeds up the process and also makes for tamales packed with aroma, thanks to the steam being forced into every nook and cranny.

Provided by Justin Warner, Food Network Star Season 8 Winner

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h40m

Yield 24 tamales

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 tablespoons vegetable shortening
2 medium yellow summer squash, finely diced
1 red bell pepper, seeded, ribbed and finely diced
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 cup vegetable broth
One 15-ounce can crushed tomatoes
2 teaspoons kosher salt
24 dried corn husks
4 1/2 cups instant yellow corn masa flour
3 3/4 teaspoons kosher salt
3 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 cup vegetable shortening

Steps:

  • For the filling: Add the shortening to a large skillet over high heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the squash and cook, stirring only once, until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the bell pepper, jalapenos and garlic and stir to combine. Add the onion, chili powder and cumin and cook until the onion is softened, about 3 minutes. Add the vegetable broth, crushed tomatoes and salt and cook until thickened, about 10 minutes. Transfer a bowl and chill to cool.
  • For the tamales: In a stovetop pressure cooker, add 3 cups of water along with the corn husks. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for locking on the lid. Cook under high pressure just until the pressure is reached. Quick-release the pressure and carefully remove the lid. Remove the husks and cover with a damp towel, reserving the hot liquid.
  • Place the masa in a medium bowl and whisk in the salt and baking powder. Add the vegetable shortening by pinching it together with the masa, rubbing it together to disperse. Add all of the hot water from the pressure cooker and stir until a batter is formed.
  • Lay the husks out and spread a large golf ball-sized amount of the masa in a thin layer, leaving a 1/4-inch border. Add about two tablespoons of the chilled filling. Fold the tamale like an open-ended envelope, starting with the sides and then the bottom. Place the tamale seam-side down in a steamer basket to let gravity hold it in place. Continue with the remaining husks and filling. Very carefully wrap the whole bunch of tamales in foil, leaving the tops exposed, and stand the tamales on their ends so they stand upright in the steamer basket. If your steamer basket has handles, this will help. Add 1 cup water to the pressure cooker, then lower in the filled steamer basket, and pressure cook over high heat at high pressure for 10 minutes. Quick-release the pressure, then remove the basket and plate your hot tamales.

VEGGIE TAMALE PIE



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Provided by Vegetarian Times Editors

Categories     Entrees

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup dry polenta or corn grits
1/4 cup grated sharp Cheddar cheese
3 cloves garlic, minced (1 Tbs.)
1 medium onion, diced (1 cup)
1 small zucchini, diced (1/2 cup)
1/2 medium red, yellow, or orange bell pepper, diced (1/2 cup)
1 Tbs. chili powder
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. dried oregano (Mexican, if available)
1 15-oz. can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 14.5-oz. can tomato puree
1/2 cup frozen corn kernels
2 tsp. brown rice flour

Steps:

  • 1. To make Topping: Preheat oven to 375°F. Bring 2 cups water to a boil in saucepan. Stir in polenta, reduce heat to medium, and simmer 30 minutes, stirring often. Stir in cheese. Set aside. 2. To make Filling: Heat oil in skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and onion, and cook 5 minutes. Add zucchini, bell pepper, chili powder, cumin, and oregano. Cook 5 minutes more. 3. Stir in beans, tomato purée, and corn. Mix rice flour with ı/4 cup cold water; stir into zucchini mixture. Cook 3 minutes, or until mixture thickens slightly. Season with salt and pepper, if desired. 4. Spread Filling into 8-inch-square baking pan. Spread Topping over Filling. 5. Place casserole on baking sheet. Bake 40 minutes, or until filling bubbles and top is golden. Let stand before serving. 6. Frozen cooking instructions: Preheat oven to 375°F. Cover casserole with foil, and place on baking sheet. Bake 90 minutes. Remove foil during last 15 minutes of baking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195 calories

EASY TAMALE PIE



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Try this savory, Southwestern-style family recipe for a quick, simple, all-in-one tamale pie.

Provided by Quinn Floch

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon butter
½ pound ground beef
½ cup chopped onion
1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup milk
½ cup yellow cornmeal
2 eggs
1 (6 ounce) can black olives, drained

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter an 8-inch baking or casserole dish.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef and onion in the hot skillet until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Mix in corn, tomatoes, oil, chili powder, and cumin. Bring to a boil; remove from heat.
  • Combine milk, cornmeal, and eggs in a large bowl. Stir in meat mixture. Mix in olives. Pour into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden and set, 50 to 60 minutes; mixture should not be mushy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367.1 calories, Carbohydrate 30.7 g, Cholesterol 93.9 mg, Fat 22.2 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 13.7 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 656.6 mg, Sugar 6.7 g

GRANDMA'S TAMALE PIE



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The best tamale pie. I have fond childhood memories of being out at the farm begging grandma to make tamale pie. Best served with a garden salad and some fresh bread.

Provided by princess of doom

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon butter
1 medium onion, diced
1 (15 ounce) can creamed corn
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup cornmeal
1 cup milk
2 large eggs, beaten
1 (12 ounce) can corned beef
1 (6 ounce) can whole black olives, drained
½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sauce until soft, about 5 minutes. Add creamed corn, tomatoes with juice, chili powder, garlic powder, and salt; bring to a boil.
  • Stir in cornmeal, milk, and eggs; return to a boil. Cook until it thickens, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat.
  • Stir in corned beef, olives, and Monterey Jack cheese. Transfer to a 2-quart casserole dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326.9 calories, Carbohydrate 30.9 g, Cholesterol 95.2 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 18.9 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 1233.6 mg, Sugar 5.7 g

Tips:

  • Use masa harina to make the tamale dough. This is a type of corn flour that is specially treated to make it easier to work with and gives tamales their characteristic flavor and texture.
  • Season the filling generously. The spices and herbs will help to flavor the tamales throughout.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in the filling. This will give the tamales a more complex flavor and texture.
  • Don't overcook the tamales. They should be cooked until the masa is cooked through and the filling is heated through, but not so long that the tamales become dry or tough.
  • Serve the tamales with your favorite toppings. This could include salsa, sour cream, guacamole, or cheese.

Conclusion:

Tamale veggie pie is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you're a vegetarian or just looking for a new way to enjoy tamales, this recipe is sure to please.

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