Tamale Pie, Plant Based with no added fat

Tamale Pie baked for 50 minutes at 375 degrees F.

Here is a quick and easy tamale pie recipe, great for those who work all day and don't want to wait too long for dinner while you listen to "Love, Save the Empty" by Erin McCarley and "Stupid for You (Acoustic Version) by Marie Digby.

Vegan Tamale Pie made with sliced polenta (the first time I made this)

Line baking pan with shredded polenta, carefully place filling over shreds and top with more shredded polenta.  (I wanted to try shedding it instead and this is my second time making it.)

Shredded polenta topping with pinch of dried parsley, nutritional yeast and flaxseed meal.  

Time: 20 minutes prep, 50 minutes to bake at 375.
Ingredients:
2 packages prepared polenta (tubes found in the refrigerated section of your market), slice one into 12 rounds and shred the other like cheese
1 15 oz. can pinto beans or navy beans
1 15 oz. can black beans
2 15 oz. cans petite diced tomatoes
1 small can diced green chilis
2 cups frozen corn
1 cup fresh shredded kale or frozen spinach
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1/4 cup sliced black olives
1 tablespoon fresh parsley or 1 tsp dried
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder

Topping ingredients:
2 tablespoons non-dairy cheese shreds, optional
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
1 tablespoon flaxseed meal

Steps:

First layer of polenta slices lining bottom of 9x13 Pyrex

• Spray 9x13" baking dish lightly with oil, wipe out excess
• Line the bottom of the baking dish with polenta slices to cover
• Combine all the other ingredients (minus topping ingredients) in a large bowl, then transfer to baking dish.  Pour over sliced polenta.
• Spread evenly and top with enough polenta slices to cover, or shredded polenta.  Sprinkle topping mixture over.  Marvel at how much fun you are having.
• Bake for 50 minutes at 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Serve with a small dollop of non-dairy sour cream or salsa.
• Serves 8.

Tamale Pie without meat, dairy or added fats!

Option: Tofutti sour cream garnish with avocado slices