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Vegan Protein Packed Tamale Pie

This vegan protein packed tamale pie is a flavorful recipe full of plant-based proteins to power you through the day. This recipe is vegan-friendly and great for leftovers.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

Cornbread

  • 1 1/2 cups corn meal
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
  • 3 tbsp maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/4 cup neutral oil
  • 1 1/2 cups almond milk
  • 1-2 tsp apple cider vinegar

Filling

  • 1 medium yellow onion
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 green bell pepper chopped
  • 1 cup corn fresh or frozen
  • 2 jalapeños diced
  • 1 medium zucchini chopped
  • 1 15 oz can of beans of your choice drained and rinsed
  • 1 15 oz can of diced tomatoes with chilis
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 2-3 cups enchilada sauce homemade or store-bought see post or recipe

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • To make the cornbread mixture, add the almond milk and apple cider vinegar into a small bowl to create a vegan buttermilk. The more apple cider vinegar you add to the cornbread base the more tangy this recipe will be so adjust to your preference.
  • In a medium bowl add the corn meal, whole wheat flour, and baking powder and mix until all the dry ingredients are well combined.
  • Add the maple syrup and neutral oil to your buttermilk mixture and mix until well combined. Add your wet mixture to your dry mixture and combine. Set aside while you make the filling.
  • To make the filling, add 1 tbsp of oil into a skillet and add your onion. Saute the onions until they are translucent and starting to brown, about 5 minutes. Add your garlic and stir until the garlic becomes fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Add your green pepper, jalapeno, and corn to the pan and sweat those veggies off in the onion mixture, about 5 minutes. Once your peppers and corn have cooked through add your zuchini, beans, your diced can of tomatoes and chilis, and the spices. Heat the filling mixture through until the spices become aromatic.
  • Add your enchilada sauce to your veggie mixture. The more sauce the saucier your end product will be. Transfer veggie mixture to a greased 9x11 pan. Cover your veggie mixture with the resting cornbread mixture. Bake your tamale pie at 400°F for 25-30 minutes or until the cornbread is golden brown.
Keyword tamale pie, vegan