Edee's Speedy Tamale Pie
This spicy mix of beans and tomatoes comes together quickly, making it perfect for weeknight meals. From Prevention Healthy Cooking. Prep Time:15 min Start to Finish:55 min makes:6 servings 2 cans (15 oz each) salt-free pinto beans, rinsed and drained 2 medium zucchini, cut into 3/4-inch chunks 1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen® organic fire roasted diced tomatoes with mild green chilies 1 cup Cascadian Farm® frozen organic sweet corn 1 cup frozen lima beans 1 cup Muir Glen® organic medium salsa 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 tube (16 to 18 oz) refrigerated plain polenta, cut into 1/2-inch slices 1 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese 1. Heat oven to 400°F. Spray shallow 2 1/2-quart baking dish with cooking spray. 2. In 5-quart saucepan or Dutch oven, stir together beans, zucchini, tomatoes, corn, lima beans, salsa and chili powder. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10 minutes. Spoon into baking dish. Arrange polenta on top, overlapping slices slightly if necessary. Bake 25 minutes or until bubbly at edges. Sprinkle with cheese; bake 3 minutes longer or until melted. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Nutritional Information 1 Serving: Calories 340 (Calories from Fat 25); Total Fat 3g (Saturated Fat 1g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 680mg; Total Carbohydrate 60g (Dietary Fiber 14g, Sugars 6g); Protein 20g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 15%; Vitamin C 25%; Calcium 25%; Iron 25% Exchanges: 3 Starch; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 1 Vegetable; 1 Lean Meat Carbohydrate Choices: 4 *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. MyPyramid Servings 1 oz-equivalents Grains, 3 oz-equivalents Meat & Beans, 2 c Vegetables, 1/2 c Dairy Sugar Says: People are like stained glass windows: They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, But when the darkness sets in, their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light shining from within. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Access the Recipes And More list archives at: http://www.mail-archive.com/recipesandmore%40googlegroups.com/ Visit the group home page at: http://groups.google.com/group/RecipesAndMore -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
