Tempeh Tamale Pie
This vegan tamale pie is a delicious and hearty dish made with tempeh, vegetables, and a cornmeal crust.
Ingredients - Serves 6
- Salt - 1 teaspoon
- Water - 2 cups
- Cornmeal - 1 cup
- Tomato sauce - 1 cup
- Cumin - 1 teaspoon
- Chili powder - 1 tablespoon
- Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
- Bell pepper - 1, chopped
- Onion - 1, chopped
- Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
- Tempeh - 8 ounces, crumbled
Let's Get Started
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the tempeh, onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook until the vegetables are soft, about 10 minutes.
- Stir in the chili powder, cumin, and tomato sauce. Remove from heat.
- In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Slowly whisk in the cornmeal and salt. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens, about 5 minutes.
- Spread the cornmeal mixture in the bottom of a baking dish. Top with the tempeh mixture.
- Bake for 30 minutes, or until the top is lightly browned. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 10g
- Carbs: 50g
- Protein: 20g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 10g