Winter Squash Tamale Pie with Harissa

Tamale pie is a popular comfort food in the southwestern United States, combining the flavors of traditional tamales with the ease of a casserole.

This is vegetarian, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 100 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 17.

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Winter Squash Tamale Pie with Harissa

Cooking Method: Baking, Sautéing Cuisine: American, Mexican Courses: Dinner, Main Dish, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 60 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 40 mins

Servings: 6 Calories: 2100

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Winter Squash
• 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 1 medium Onion
• 3 clove Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Ground Coriander
• 2 tablespoon Harissa Paste
• 1 cup Canned Black Beans
• 1 cup Canned Diced Tomatoes
• 1 cup Frozen Corn
• 1 cup Cornmeal
• 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Milk
• 1 cup Shredded Cheese
• 2 tablespoon Fresh Cilantro
• 1 wedge Lime

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and sauté until softened.
3. Add the winter squash, cumin, coriander, and harissa paste to the skillet. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Stir in the black beans, diced tomatoes, and corn. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, baking powder, salt, and milk.
6. Pour the cornmeal mixture over the squash mixture in the skillet. Sprinkle with shredded cheese.
7. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the cornbread topping is golden brown.
8. Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes.
9. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with a lime wedge.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 10g

Protein 10g20%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.