Dinner for 8
Chipotle Vegetarian Tamale Pie
Beans, squash, vegetables, and chipotles bake beneath a tender masa topping for a hearty vegetarian casserole.
$3.32for 4 servings
$0.83 per serving$3.32 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
This is usually served as a side or part of a meal, so the price per serving is low for a full dinner.
Photo: curiouscuisiniere.com
- 90 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianDairy-freeBudgetFamilyDinners
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
| Mushrooms$0.40/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.60Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Canned beans$0.09/oz typical | 6.5 oz | $0.58Typical price |
| Winter squash (butternut, spaghetti)$1.29/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.40Typical price |
| Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical | 14 oz | $1.12Typical price |
| Canned chiles and chipotles in adobo$0.35/oz typical | 3.75 oz | $1.31Typical price |
| Cornmeal, grits, polenta$0.08/oz typical | 1.25 oz | $0.10Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 1 | $0.30Typical price |
| Corn kernels$0.09/oz typical | 5 oz | $0.45Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $6.65 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Sugar and brown sugarBaking powder and soda
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 onion
- 1 can (4 oz) sliced mushrooms
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 cup cooked black beans
- 1 cup acorn squash
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1/2 can (7 1/2 oz) chipotles in adobo
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup cornmeal
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 egg
- 2 cup water
- 1 cup corn
Steps
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then cook the onion, mushrooms, and garlic for 6 minutes.
- Stir in the beans, squash, tomatoes, chipotles, cinnamon, and corn, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Whisk the masa harina, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl, then mix in the egg and water.
- Spread the filling in an oiled 9-by-13-inch baking dish and cover it evenly with the masa mixture.
- Bake at 375 F for 35 to 40 minutes, until the topping is firm and lightly browned.
- Rest the pie for 10 minutes before cutting.
Swaps
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Canned beans for Dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices
Main ingredient on sale this week? See what to make with canned beans on sale.
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