Dinner for 8

Chipotle Vegetarian Tamale Pie

Name: Chipotle Vegetarian Tamale Pie
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 onion; 1 can (4 oz) sliced mushrooms; 2 cloves garlic; 1 cup cooked black beans; 1 cup acorn squash; 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes; 1/2 can (7 1/2 oz) chipotles in adobo; 1/2 tsp cinnamon; 1/4 cup cornmeal; 1 tbsp sugar; 1 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 egg; 2 cup water; 1 cup corn

$3.32for 490 minServes 8

Beans, squash, vegetables, and chipotles bake beneath a tender masa topping for a hearty vegetarian casserole.

Photo: curiouscuisiniere.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Onions, 0.4 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.52Typical price
	Mushrooms, 4 oz$0.40/oz typical	4 oz	$1.60Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.15Typical price
	Canned beans, 6.5 oz$0.09/oz typical	6.5 oz	$0.58Typical price
	Winter squash (butternut, 0.3 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.3 lb	$0.40Typical price
	Canned tomatoes, 14 oz$0.08/oz typical	14 oz	$1.12Typical price
	Canned chiles and chipotles in adobo, 3.75 oz$0.35/oz typical	3.75 oz	$1.31Typical price
	Cornmeal, 1.25 oz$0.08/oz typical	1.25 oz	$0.10Typical price
	Eggs, 1$0.30 each typical	1	$0.30Typical price
	Corn kernels, 5 oz$0.09/oz typical	5 oz	$0.45Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$6.65

Swaps

Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap canned beans for dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Sugar and brown sugarBaking powder and soda

Not included in the cost.

90 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
8servings as written
$typical cost tier

American Vegetarian Dairy-free Budget Family Dinners

Typical price

$0.83 per serving$3.32 for 4

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This is usually served as a side or part of a meal, so the price per serving is low for a full dinner.

Ingredients

1 onion
1 can (4 oz) sliced mushrooms
2 cloves garlic
1 cup cooked black beans
1 cup acorn squash
1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
1/2 can (7 1/2 oz) chipotles in adobo
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 cup cornmeal
1 tbsp sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 egg
2 cup water
1 cup corn

Steps

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then cook the onion, mushrooms, and garlic for 6 minutes.
Stir in the beans, squash, tomatoes, chipotles, cinnamon, and corn, and simmer for 20 minutes.
Whisk the masa harina, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl, then mix in the egg and water.
Spread the filling in an oiled 9-by-13-inch baking dish and cover it evenly with the masa mixture.
Bake at 375 F for 35 to 40 minutes, until the topping is firm and lightly browned.
Rest the pie for 10 minutes before cutting.

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