Tamale Pie, Veggie Style Recipe

1. preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
   
   
2. Saute morningstar crumbles until warm and soft, then add taco seasoning (prepare as directed on taco seasoning package). (usually we do this as leftovers from taco night, so the taco crumbles are reserved & refrigerated. warm is fine too, though.)
   
   
3. heat refried beans in microwave safe container, microwaving 1-2 minutes or until spreadable.
   
   
4. microwave corn kernels in microwave safe container until thawed. drain any excess liquid.
   
   
5. drain all liquid from olives.
   
   
6. heat corn tortillas over gas flame or in pan over medium-high heat until they brown and crisp up slightly. (this prevents sogginess in the final dish.)
   
   
7. layer ingredients into round 7 to 8 inch ceramic casserole as follows:
   
   
8. 1/2 of beans
   
   
9. 1/8 cup corn
   
   
10. 1/8 cup olives
    
    
11. 1/8 cup onions
    
    
12. 1/2 cup taco-flavored veggie crumbles
    
    
13. 1/4 cup cheese
    
    
14. 1 tortilla
    
    
15. 1/2 cup sour cream
    
    
16. 1/2 cup salsa
    
    
17. 1/4 cup cheese
    
    
18. 1 tortilla
    
    
19. repeat twice (omitting top tortilla). garnish with a few leftover olives and corn kernels.
    
    
20. cover with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. remove foil and continue baking another 10-15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and browns slightly. (this blend of cheese won't melt completely, but it will get warm, slightly gooey, and brown wonderfully.)
    
    
21. serve with guacamole, and possibly some extra sour cream and/or salsa.
    
    

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Nutritional Analysis

Nutrition Grade 96% confidence

Bad points High in saturated fat High in sodium