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Tamale Lentil Casserole
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1-2 hrs
ingredients
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3 cups water
1 1/4 cup dried lentils, sorted and rinsed
1 can (14 ounce size) tomato sauce
1 package (1.25 ounce size) taco seasoning mix
CHEESE CORNBREAD TOPPING
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup milk
1 package (8.5 ounce size) cornbread muffin mix
1 can (8.5 ounce size) cream-style corn
1 large egg
directions
Heat oil in a 3-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook onion, bell pepper and garlic in oil, stirring frequently, until vegetables are tender.
Stir in water, lentils, tomato sauce and seasoning mix. Reduce heat to low. Partially cover and simmer for 35 to 40 minutes or until lentils are tender.
Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Grease a 2-quart casserole with shortening. Prepare Cheese Cornbread Topping by mixing all ingredients until moistened.
Spoon lentil mixture into casserole. Spread topping evenly over lentil mixture. Bake uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes until topping is golden brown.
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Nimmie
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