Cookbook:Tofu Tamale Pie

| American cuisine | Vegetarian Cuisine | Soybeans

Ingredient

 * 4 ounces tofu, washed, drained well, and broken up
 * 1 ounce sharp cheddar cheese, grated
 * 1 ounce finely-diced onion
 * ½ cup finely-chopped celery
 * ½ green pepper, finely chopped
 * Salt to taste
 * Pepper to taste
 * 1 medium carrot, grated
 * 1 teaspoon instant beef bouillon
 * 8 ounces tomato juice
 * ½ teaspoon garlic salt
 * 2 teaspoons chili powder or to taste
 * 1 ounce corn meal

Procedure

 * 1) Preheat oven to 350°F.
 * 2) In non-stick skillet, add onion, celery, green pepper.
 * 3) Add instant beef bouillon, tomato juice, and cook until vegetables are tender.
 * 4) Add tofu, carrot, garlic salt, chili powder.
 * 5) Simmer a few more minutes.
 * 6) Add corn meal and mix thoroughly.
 * 7) Pour into a one quart casserole and top with grated cheese.
 * 8) Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes or until browned.

Notes, tips, and variations

 * Substitute vegetable broth in place of beef bouillon to make it vegetarian.
 * May add black beans for added protein and flavor.