Tamale Lentil Casserole

Tish's Note:

From best of baking. I love the taste of tamales. Great for the health consious!

• Total Time: 1 hrs 15 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
• 1 small green bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 3 cups water
• 1 1/4 cups dried lentils, sorted and rinsed
• 1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix

Cheese Cornbread Topping

• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (, 2 ounces)
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 (8 1/2 ounce) package cornbread-muffin mix
• 1 (8 1/2 ounce) can cream-style corn
• 1 large egg

Directions:

1. Heat oil in 3-quart saucepan over medium-high heat.
2. Cook onion, bell pepper and garlic in oil, stirring frequently, until vegetables are tender.
3. Stir in water, lentils, tomato sauce and seasoning mix; reduce heat to low.
4. Partially cover and simmer 35 to 40 minutes or until lentils are tender.
5. Heat oven to 400F.
6. Grease 2-quart casserole with shortening.
7. Prepare Cheese Cornbread Topping by mixing all ingredients until moistened.
8. Spoon lentil mixture into casserole.
9. Spread topping evenly over lentil mixture.
10. Bake uncovered 15 to 20 minutes until topping is golden brown.

Reviews

[Lucky in Bayview]

Yum! I already had the lentils made up for tacos, so this was super simple. I had to bake it about 20 mins. longer for some reason. Topped it with fresh salsa and sour cream. Will be making this again. Thanks for posting!

[Aunt Cookie]

This was a hit. I followed the directions and ingredient list as written and can't think of any changes I would make next time around. This recipe is filling, economical, easy, and yummy...thanks for sharing it!

[sprue]

this was great and fairly quick and easy to make. i was afraid the top was not cooked all the way but it was fine. i sprinkled cheese on the top of it as well. great vegetarian dish.