3 cups of pinto beans (I prefer homemade only - canned beans tend to be mushy and gelatinous)
1 small onion chopped
1 green or red bell pepper, diced
1 tablespoon of olive or vegetable oil
1 cup frozen corn
1 8 oz. can of tomato sauce
1-3 dashes of tabasco sauce
2 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1-2 teaspoons of sea salt
1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal
2 cups water
1 tablespoon of olive or vegetable oil
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2-1 cup soy cheese, shredded
Saute the peppers and onion in oil till slightly softened. Add tomato sauce, chili powder, tabasco, cumin, and salt. Cook at a low heat and stir constantly(be sure not to let the bottom burn). Cook until it has the consistency of wet oatmeal. Add the corn. Also, at this point you can add any leftover vegetables(cooked) you have. Remove from heat.
Combine cornmeal, water, oil, and chili powder in a sauce pan. Cook over low heat stirring with a fork until the mush thickens and sticks to the fork. When slightly cool, spread on the bottom and sides of a casserole dish. Pour the bean mixture over this and bake covered at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes. Remove from oven and cover with the soy cheese. Bake uncovered for another 10 minutes or until the soy cheese is thoroughly melted.
This is a great dish because it is high in fiber, low in fat. A complete protein main dish, and delicious!