CAJUN CORNBREAD CASSEROLE
The vegan chef Lindsay S. Nixon is giving Well readers a sneak peek at her new cookbook, "Everyday Happy Herbivore: Over 175 Quick-and-Easy Fat-Free and Low-Fat Vegan Recipes." This delicious and spicy cornbread-topped casserole is a complete meal, with grains, beans and vegetables all in one dish. Serve with hot sauce on the table.
Provided by Tara Parker-Pope
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Grease an 8- or 9-inch square baking pan or casserole dish.
- Drain tomato juices into a skillet, and chop tomatoes into smaller pieces. Set chopped tomatoes aside to use in Step 5.
- Add water as necessary until a thin layer of liquid covers the skillet.
- Sauté onion, celery, garlic and bell pepper over high heat until onion is translucent, bell pepper slices are tender and all of the water has evaporated, about 4 minutes.
- Turn off heat, and mix in 1 to 2 tablespoons of Cajun Seasoning, chopped tomatoes and kidney beans, stirring to combine. Set aside.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk cornmeal, baking powder, salt and, if desired, additional Cajun Seasoning (several dashes, so the mix looks speckled when stirred). You can also add 1 to 2 teaspoons of sugar if you like a sweet cornbread topping. Then stir in nondairy milk and applesauce. It should be thick but spreadable, like hummus, and not dry.
- Pour bean mixture into your baking dish, and pat down firmly with a spatula. Spread cornbread mixture on top, and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the cornbread is a deep golden, cracked and firm to the touch. Allow to set out for 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 316, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 61 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 592 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams
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Antonio Branch
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of cornbread, but this casserole was really good. The cornbread topping was moist and flavorful, and the filling was cheesy and creamy.
Olivia Kapitowska
[email protected]This casserole was delicious! The cornbread topping was crispy and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
selim jahangir mohon
[email protected]This casserole was a disappointment. The cornbread topping was dry and the filling was bland.
Diego Kaku
[email protected]This casserole was easy to make and turned out great! The cornbread topping was so fluffy and flavorful.
sandeep
[email protected]I've made this casserole several times and it's always a hit. It's a great dish to serve for a potluck or a family gathering.
Faiz azam
[email protected]This casserole is a great way to use up leftover cornbread. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
Branden
[email protected]I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about how delicious it was.
Jacqueline Oyetomi
[email protected]This casserole was a bit of a disappointment. The cornbread topping was dry and crumbly, and the filling was bland.
Zac That
[email protected]I'm always looking for new cornbread recipes, and this one definitely didn't disappoint. The casserole was moist and flavorful, and the cornbread topping was crispy and golden brown.
Adebimpe Adegoke
[email protected]This casserole is the perfect comfort food. It's cheesy, creamy, and packed with flavor. I love that it's also a one-pot meal, which makes cleanup a breeze.
jermaine whyte
[email protected]Overall, this casserole was a good experience. It was easy to make and the flavor was great. I would definitely make it again.
Hassan Omosh
[email protected]This casserole was good, but not great. I thought the cornbread topping was a bit too dry.
Genesis
[email protected]I was disappointed with this casserole. It was dry and bland. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.
Anup KING
[email protected]This casserole was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. I'll definitely make it again, but I'll use less cayenne pepper next time.
Khalid Idiris
[email protected]I've never been a big fan of cornbread, but this casserole changed my mind. It was so flavorful and moist.
Jolen Witbooi
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! It's a great way to use up leftover cornbread and it's always a hit with my family.
Gyanu Stha
[email protected]Delicious! I made this casserole for a potluck and it was gone in minutes. Everyone loved it.
Akoth Okech
[email protected]This casserole was easy to make and turned out great! I used a box of Jiffy cornbread mix to save time, and it still came out perfect.
Wesley Pillay
[email protected]I've made this casserole twice now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The cornbread topping is so fluffy and flavorful, and the filling is packed with delicious veggies.
Alina Waris
[email protected]This Cajun cornbread casserole was a hit at our family gathering! It had a delicious flavor and a perfect texture. I loved the addition of the corn and green onions.