VEGETARIAN TAMALE PIE

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Tamale Pie is a comfort food casserole at its best. Here we use a lentil-brown rice mixture instead of traditional ground beef. A good Meatless Monday choice.

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Number Of Ingredients 14

4 cups vegetable broth
1/3 cup brown rice
1 cup green or brown lentils
1 small onion (chopped)
1 medium green bell pepper (chopped)
2 Tablespoons olive oil
2 1/2 cups vegetarian ground beef
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 14ounce can Mexican style stewed tomatoes (pureed)
1 cup frozen corn kernels
1/4 cup sliced black olives
1 cup shredded Cheddar or Colby cheese
1 tube polenta
1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • First make the vegetarian ground beef: Bring the broth to boil in a 3 quart saucepan.
  • Add the brown rice and lentils. Reduce heat, and simmer until soft or even mushy, about 1/2 hour. Add more water if necessary to prevent sticking.
  • To make pie: Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper and sauté until soft, 3-4 minutes.
  • Add 2 ½ cups of lentil-rice mixture to skillet. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add chili powder, tomatoes, corn, and black olives to skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally until mixture is heated through.Add cheese to skillet. Stir until melted.
  • Spoon mixture into a greased 8 x 8 inch pan, OR a greased 9x 13 inch pan.
  • Chop polenta and scatter over top of casserole. Sprinkle with queso fresco cheese if desired.
  • Bake for 30 minutes or until bubbly. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
  • Serve as is or with salsa and chopped avocado.

RS. BONDU JOY
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This is a great recipe for a budget-friendly meal. It's made with simple, affordable ingredients.


Tanbir Ahmedtanha5
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's on the table in less than an hour.


Shyama Kumari
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and satisfying meal. It's packed with vegetables and protein.


Micah Bell
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This is a great recipe for a potluck or party. It's easy to transport and serve.


Md Rajuislam
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This is a great recipe for a freezer-friendly meal. I can make it ahead of time and freeze it for later.


Riaz Khalil
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I love that this recipe is customizable. I can add or remove ingredients to suit my taste.


Md Areizul
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This is a great recipe for a budget-friendly meal. It's made with simple, affordable ingredients.


BIG D DA HD (BIG D DA HD)
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I love that this recipe is so easy to make. I can have it on the table in less than an hour.


Famille Bitton
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and satisfying meal. The filling is packed with vegetables and the crust is made with whole wheat flour.


Durga Airi
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I made this for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it and couldn't believe it was vegetarian.


Lisa cox
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This is a great recipe for a crowd. I doubled the recipe and it fed 12 people easily.


Santosh Dhakal
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. I've made it with different types of beans, corn, and vegetables and it's always delicious.


Eriki Zuze
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I usually add whatever I have on hand and it always turns out great.


Samsam Cabdulahi
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I made this for a vegetarian friend and she loved it. She said it was the best tamale pie she had ever had. I'm so glad I found this recipe.


zara Ibrahim Bulama
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I usually have all of the ingredients on hand and it comes together in no time. My family loves it!


Zeed Khan
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a winner. The crust is flaky and the filling is flavorful. I like to add a little extra cheese to the top before baking.


Ingrid
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I made this for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.


Amo Crespo
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This was my first time making tamale pie and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it was easy to follow. The pie was delicious and my husband and kids loved it.


Sean Allian Ajissah
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed this dish. The filling was flavorful and the crust was flaky. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone, vegetarian or not.


Erin Switzer
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This vegetarian tamale pie was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the crust was perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making this again.


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