MEXICAN BEAN & CORN CASSEROLE

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Delicious polenta recipe from Feeding the Whole Family. To make this recipe fun for kids, serve the bean-vegetable part in a bowl and cut some strips of polenta to use as dippers.

Provided by sammos

Categories     Beans

Time 1h50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 cup dried pinto bean, soaked
1 garlic clove
1 teaspoon cumin seed
3 cups water
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 red bell peppers or 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
1 cup chopped zucchini or 1 cup shredded green cabbage
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 cup organic tomato sauce
1/4 cup water
3 cups water
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (or butter)
1 cup polenta
1 tablespoon parmesan cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Beans: Drain soaking water off the beans and place beans in a large pot with garlic, cumin and 3 c water. Bring to boil, then simmer over low heat, covered, for 50-60 minutes. Or pressure-cook in 2 c of water for 45 minutes.
  • Vegetables: Heat oil in large skillet. Add onion, salt and garlic; saute until soft.
  • Add pepper, zucchini, cumin and oregano and saute 5 more minutes.
  • Add cooked beans to the vegetables with tomato sauce and 1/4 cup water. Check taste and add salt if needed.
  • Polenta: In separate pot, bring 3 c water to a boil. Add salt an boil. Slowly add polenta, stirring continuously with a whisk. Lower heat and continue stirring in clockwise motion with a wooden spoon for 10-15 minutes or until mixture can hold the spoon upright on its own.
  • Preheat oven to 350. In a lightly oiled casserole dish, spread the bean & vegetable mixture across the bottom. Spread the polenta on top. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
  • Bake, covered, for 25 minutes at 350. Remove coer and bake 5 minutes more at 400.

Sabir Baloch
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a potluck and it was a hit. Everyone loved the flavors and the cornbread topping was a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Aquilas Kiplimo
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I'm not a huge fan of Mexican food, but this dish was really good. The flavors were well-balanced and the cornbread topping was perfect. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a new Mexican dish to try.


Pete yanez
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family last night and everyone loved it. The flavors were amazing and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Babinza Swaleh
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and it was much better. The cornbread topping was also a bit dry. I would recommend adding some milk or butter to the batter.


Monica Kalumba
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and the flavors are amazing. I love the combination of the beans, corn, and cheese. The cornbread topping is the perfect finishing touch.


Rome Bell
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a potluck and it was a hit. Everyone loved the flavors and the cornbread topping was a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Priyanka Jha
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I'm not a huge fan of Mexican food, but this dish was really good. The flavors were well-balanced and the cornbread topping was perfect. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a new Mexican dish to try.


Sage Lasley
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family last night and everyone loved it. The flavors were amazing and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


faridul কি কবর alam
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and it was much better. The cornbread topping was also a bit dry. I would recommend adding some milk or butter to the batter.


Kwaku Appiah
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and the flavors are amazing. I love the combination of the beans, corn, and cheese. The cornbread topping is the perfect finishing touch.


Bako Azhar
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a potluck and it was a hit. Everyone loved the flavors and the cornbread topping was a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Learn
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I'm not a huge fan of Mexican food, but this dish was really good. The flavors were well-balanced and the cornbread topping was perfect. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a new Mexican dish to try.


COLLINE KEWETSE
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family last night and everyone loved it. The flavors were amazing and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Bibi Amna
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and it was much better. The cornbread topping was also a bit dry. I would recommend adding some milk or butter to the batter.


mom mom
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and the flavors are amazing. I love the combination of the beans, corn, and cheese. The cornbread topping is the perfect finishing touch.


Hafeez Ur rahman
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a potluck and it was a hit. Everyone loved the flavors and the cornbread topping was a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.


B R O K E N
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I'm not a huge fan of Mexican food, but this dish was really good. The flavors were well-balanced and the cornbread topping was perfect. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a new Mexican dish to try.


Sameer abro Sameer abro
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This dish was absolutely delicious! I made it for my family last night and everyone loved it. The flavors were amazing and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.