Vegetarian Two Bean Tamale Pie Recipe

Does anyone else sing Bart Simpson's Musical Bean song every time they eat beans for supper.  I am a little embarrassed to admit that my husband and I usually sing a killer duet on those special nights.  I'm pretty sure my kids will start singing along before too long.  I found this recipe and knew that I had found a perfect vegetarian bean dish that would taste awesome.  My whole family enjoyed this meal and even liked the leftovers.  Give it a try when you want a vegetarian/bean dinner and you won't be disappointed.

You will need Cheese, Cilantro, Black Beans, Pinto Beans, Diced Fire Roasted Chilies, Corn muffin mix, Canola Oil, Diced bell Pepper, Onion, Garlic, Cumin, and Chili Powder.

Oh, and V8 juice.

Spray an 8x8 pan with non-stick cooking spray.

Dice up the Bell Pepper and Onion and mince the Garlic.

Throw them all into a non stick skillet over medium heat with a bit of Canola Oil and cook until softened.

Dump the beans in a strainer and rinse them off well.

Transfer the Beans to a plate and mash them a bit with a fork.  Don't mash them to bits they just need a light mashing.

Add the beans into the hot skillet.

Also add in the V8 and Green Chilies.

Now is the perfect time to mix in the Cumin and Chili Powder.  Cook until everything is warmed through.

Meanwhile prepare the Cornbread mix according to package instructions.

Mix in the Cheese and Diced Cilantro.

Transfer the Bean mixture to the baking dish.

Top with the Cornbread mix and bake 400 Degrees for 25 minutes.

I forgot to take a final picture but you bake it until it is golden brown and tasty like crazy.  Enjoy!

Two Bean Tamale Pie Recipe
Source: Shine Yahoo by Better Homes and Gardens

1 C Diced Bell Pepper
1/2 C Diced Onion
3 Garlic Cloves, Minced
1 TBSP Canola Oil
1 15 oz can Black Beans, drained, rinsed, and slightly mashed
1 15 oz can Pinto Beans, drained, rinsed, and slightly mashed
2/3 C V8 vegetable Juice
1 4oz Can Fire Roasted diced Green Chilies
1 tsp Chili Powder
1/2 tsp Ground Cumin
1 8 1/2 oz package Corn Muffin Mix
1/2 C Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1/4 C Chopped fresh Cilantro

Spray an 8x8 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.

Heat a non stick skillet over medium heat and add the Bell Pepper, Onion, and Garlic.  Cook a few minutes until they are softened.  Mix in the Beans, Vegetable Juice, Chilies, Chili Powder, and Cumin and heat through.  Transfer the bean mixture into the baking dish.

Prepare the Corn muffin mix according to the package instructions.  Mix in the Cheese and Cilantro, be sure not to over mix.  Place the Corn Muffin mix on top of the bean mixture.  Bake 400 degrees for 25 minutes.

Enjoy!

Cornbread Recipe

What goes better with Pumpkin Chili than yummy cornbread?  I love cornbread because it makes me think of cold Autumn nights when I was a kid.  We always loved it when my Mom whipped up a good batch of corn bread.  I don't think a pan ever made it thorough the night at our house.  This is a super tasty cornbread and is best with butter and maybe a little honey.  It's got a bit of sweet but it's not overly sweet.  I hate super cakey tasting cornbread..I like mine a bit savory. 

You will need Salt, Egg, Flour, Butter, Corn Meal, Baking Powder, Sugar, and milk which isn't pictured.

In a large bowl add the Corn Meal, Flour, Baking Powder, and Salt.  Give it a good mixing.

Add in the softened Butter, Egg, and Milk.

Mix it all together well.  It probably won't be this color.  I was using a green bowl and for some reason every picture I took came out this odd yellow color.  So I'm going to work with it.  Pour mixture into a greased 8x8 pan and bake 375 degrees 20-25 minutes.

You want to make sure a toothpick comes out of the center clean and then you know it is done.  Yum.  Look how amazing this looks!

Put a bit of butter on while the cornbread is still warm and you will be in heaven.  Enjoy!

Cornbread Recipe

1 C Cornmeal
1 C Flour
3/4 C Sugar
4 tsp Baking Powder
1/2 tsp Salt
1 Egg
1 C Milk
1/4 C Softened Butter

Mix all ingredients together and bake 375 Degrees for 20-25 minutes.  Check with a toothpick to make sure the center is cooked through.  Once the toothpick comes out clean you are ready for business.

Enjoy!

Approximately 12 servings

166 Calories
23 Carbs
7 Fat
3 Protein