Tamale Pie

Prep Time: 20 Minutes

Cook Time: 48 Minutes

Ready In: 68 Minutes

Servings: 6

Ingredients:

1 teaspoon olive oil

1/2 cup finely chopped onion

1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper

1/3 cup finely chopped celery

1 cup frozen whole-kernel corn

3 tablespoons canned chopped mild green chiles

1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1 (15-ounce) can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained

1 cup low-fat pasta sauce

1 1/2 cups 1% low-fat milk

1 1/2 cups water

1/2 teaspoon salt

3/4 cup yellow cornmeal

cooking spray

3/4 cup (3 ounces) pre-shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

Directions:

1. Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium- high heat. Add onion, pepper, and celery; sauté 5 minutes. Add corn and next 5 ingredients. Sauté 3 minutes; set aside. 2. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. Preheat oven to 350°.
3. Combine milk, water, and salt in a saucepan; bring to a boil over high heat. Add cornmeal, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes, stirring constantly.
4. Spoon vegetable mixture into an 11 x 7-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with cornmeal mixture; sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes.

By RecipeOfHealth.com