Tasty Tamale Pie

This is another one I've been making practically since I "started to cook", early in our marriage, when we were living in NY. Learned how from my uncle, and adapted it to make it as EASY and HEALTHY as possible -- my goal for all recipes!

Tasty Tamale Pie

Although it's Mexican-type food, it's not actually popular in Mexican American culture -- they prefer wrapping!

This tamale pie was more corn-bready than usual, and still very yummy!

Tasty Tamale Pie

2/3 c dried lentils, cooked with taco spices (optional: chop lentils in a food processor)
2-3 cans refried beans (or make them at home the night before - EASY - healthy - awesome!)
~2 c corn
2 c diced tomatoes
~2 c salsa
~1/2 c chia seeds (optional)
batch of corn bread (follow basic instructions on corn meal container, 1-2 batches depending on how thick you like your corn bread crust)

Cornbread - Plant-Based Tips

Eggs (1 egg = 1 Tbsp ground flaxseed and 3 Tbsp warm water)

Milk - use any plant milk

Oil - use unsweetened applesauce, or more flaxmix

Sugar - as little as you dare; could cut in half

In rectangular glass pan, spread out lentils, top with refried beans (homemade pours on nicely), sprinkle on corn, salsa, and chia. Prepare corn bread batter, and pour over everything else. Bake per corn bread directions for temperature, though it may take more time than directions say, probably around an hour. Lentils are cooked, so you just want everything warm, and the bread topping to be golden.

This tastes great with some avocado slices!  Spice lovers may add more salsa!

Also try Lentil Tacos!

Super-Easy Guacamole for Superbowl Sunday!

Super-Easy Guacamole! 
1 avocado 
1/4 c salsa (or 1/3 can Rotel diced tomato and chilis) 
1 Tbsp lime juice (or 1 packet True Lime and + 1 Tbsp water)

 

For a chunkier salsa, simply combine ingredients in a bowl and mash avocado with a fork to desired consistency and stir in other ingredients!

For super-smooth guacamole, quickly blend all ingredients in a food processor.

Simply follow above ratio for larger quantity!

Costco carries fabulous Kirkland Organic Salsa! They also sometimes sell a yummy black bean salsa by another brand. Salsa is a nutritious addition to any meal! See why HERE!

ALTERNATIVELY, with a bit of work, you can combine 1-2 avocados with a fresh tomato, small onion, garlic clove, a few sprigs of cilantro, and Tbsp lime juice, and some pepper and cumin, to taste! Chop, mince, mix, mash, and enjoy!

You may also want to try Heavenly Hummus!

Or BLISSFUL Baked Bean Dip!

Another great snack is Spicy Lime Popcorn!

For dessert, try a new LARABALL recipe, rolled in coconut!

Thank you for the great idea, Mara!

TELL ME? Are you going to a Superbowl party? Do you have any party tips for not going too wild with your eating at a party?