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| Joann's Easy Tamale Pie |
| Serves:4 |
This recipe was developed by my sister Joann Sims. She loved the ease and convenience of using Colavita's Instant Polenta. ~ LindySez
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Ingredients:
1/2 of a box of COLAVITA Instant Polenta, prepared according to package directions
1 cup or more, left-over pork, chopped or pulled*
1 small can Chili Verde Salsa
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can black beans, drained
1 cup grated cheddar, jack or combination, cheese (or as desired)
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Preparation:
Spread the cooked polenta into an 8 x 8 casserole dish, covering the bottom and sides. Mix together the pork, beans and salsa and spread over the polenta. Cover with grated cheese. Bake at 350 degrees F for about 20 - 30 minutes, or until hot and the cheese is lightly browned and bubbly. Allow to sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Per Serving: 511 Calories; 16g Fat (8g Sat, 5g Mono, 1g Poly); 31g Protein; 61g Carbohydrate; 11g Dietary Fiber; 58mg Cholesterol; 481mg Sodium. Food Exchanges: 3 1/2 Grain (Starch); 3 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 1 1/2 Fat.
*Cook's Note: You can also use cooked seasoned ground beef in place of the pork. Work well with a red salsa also.
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