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    Home » Recipe » Main Dish » Tamale Pie with Cilantro-Lime Yogurt Sauce

    Tamale Pie with Cilantro-Lime Yogurt Sauce

    Published Jan 20, 2014 · Updated Nov 21, 2019 by Ginnie · 23 Comments

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    Treat yourself to this delicious vegetarian Tamale Pie ... it's packed with flavor and total comfort food!

    Tamale Pie with Cilantro-Lime Yogurt Sauce | Hello Little Home

    Vegetarian Tamale Pie

    I woke up Saturday morning to a sky full of flurries. It was coming down fast, and it was gorgeous! The surprise snowfall didn't amount to anything substantial, but it made me happy and reminded me of what I missed about winter when I lived in California (polar vortexes: not so much).

    Of course, along with the snow came another dip in temperature, which led to a craving for comfort food. I like nothing better than a hot bowl of soup or a steaming casserole on a chilly day. It just seems to warm me to the bone.

    This Tamale Pie is one of my favorite winter recipes.

    It's full of healthy vegetables, yet has a cornbread topping that cures my carb cravings, and the Cilantro-Lime Sauce is the perfect complement to the spicy filling. Give it a try the next time you want a warm, comforting dish; I think you'll love it, too!

    Tamale Pie with Cilantro-Lime Yogurt Sauce ... one of 100 Vegetarian Game Day Recipes! Get ready for the big game with over 100 vegetarian and vegan appetizers, soups, chilis, main dishes, sandwiches, breakfast, desserts, and more that will make your next football watching party unforgettable! | Hello Little Home
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    Tamale Pie

    This easy Tamale Pie recipe is total comfort food!
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time35 mins
    Total Time45 mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Tex Mex
    Servings: 4 to 6 people
    Author: Ginnie

    Ingredients

    For Filling:

    • 1 tablespoon cooking oil
    • 1 medium onion, chopped
    • 1 medium zucchini, chopped
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 2 teaspoons chili powder
    • 1 teaspoon cumin
    • ½ teaspoon oregano
    • 8 ounces frozen corn
    • 1 (14.5-ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
    • 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
    • ½ cup black olives, chopped
    • 1 chipotle pepper, minced
    • salt
    • pepper

    For Cornbread:

    • ½ cup flour
    • ½ cup cornmeal
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
    • ⅛ cup honey
    • ⅛ cup cooking oil
    • ½ cup milk
    • 1 large egg

    For Yogurt Sauce:

    • 1 lime
    • 1 (5.3-ounce) container plain Greek yogurt
    • 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
    • salt

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Lightly oil or spray an 8 x 8-inch square baking pan with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.

    Prepare Filling:

    • Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet.
    • Saute onion in oil until slightly softened (about 3 to 4 minutes). Add zucchini to onions and cook for a couple minutes, or until it starts to brown around the edges.
    • Add garlic, chili powder, cumin, and oregano to skillet. Season with a little salt and pepper, then cook for about a minute or until fragrant, stirring constantly.
    • Add corn, pinto beans, tomato sauce, black olives, and chipotle to veggies. Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring frequently, until heated through. Remove from heat and season to taste with salt and pepper.
    • Transfer vegetable mixture to baking pan. Set aside.

    Prepare Cornbread:

    • Mix flour, corn meal, salt, and baking powder.
    • In a separate bowl, mix honey, oil, milk, and egg with a whisk until thoroughly combined. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir just until combined.
    • Pour cornbread mixture over vegetables. Spread evenly to edges.
    • Bake pie until cornbread is golden, about 20 to 25 minutes.

    Prepare Yogurt Sauce:

    • Remove zest from lime using a zester or sharp knife. Mince zest and add to a small bowl. Juice the lime. Add juice to zest, along with yogurt and cilantro. Mix well and season to taste with salt.
    • Serve tamale pie hot, topped with yogurt sauce. Enjoy!
    Did you make this recipe?I love seeing what you're cooking! Leave a comment below, or tag @HelloLittleHome or #hellolittlehome on Instagram!

    Tamale Pie with Cilantro-Lime Yogurt Sauce | Hello Little Home

    What is your favorite comfort food?

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    Kristin
    2 years ago

    I might try this tonight yum!

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    Jen @ Yummy Healthy Easy
    9 years ago

    You had me at tamale! This looks absolutely amazing!! Definitely something I would make for my family! Thanks for sharing at Saturday Night Fever - pinning this now!

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    Ginnie
    9 years ago
    Reply to  Jen @ Yummy Healthy Easy

    Ha ha ... thanks, Jen:) Let me know if you try the recipe!

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    Marti @ SewliciousHomeDecor
    9 years ago

    This look delicious and perfect for a cold Winter day! Thank you for sharing it with everyone at Sewlicious Home Decor! Please know it has been pinned to the party board!

    Marti

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    Ginnie
    9 years ago
    Reply to  Marti @ SewliciousHomeDecor

    Thank you so much, Marti!! 🙂

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    Becky
    9 years ago

    This is perfect for this cold weather that we have been having. Yum! Please feel free to swing by my Tuesday Greens linky and link up this Tamale Pie or other real food recipes. Have a great weekend and I hope it warms up in your area!

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    Ginnie
    9 years ago
    Reply to  Becky

    Hi, Becky! It's warmed up a bit, but of course, that means more snow;) Thank you so much for the invite - I'm headed over to check it out.

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    vmg206
    9 years ago

    This is an updated version of one of our favorite dinners. I am so going to try this, Elaine! Thank you so much for sharing at Brag About It Link Party this week.
    ~ Megin of VMG206

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    Ginnie
    9 years ago
    Reply to  vmg206

    Let me know if you try it, Megin! It's delicous:)

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    Jennie
    9 years ago

    This looks good! The sauce sounds yummy! I am giving away a Starbucks Verismo Brewer on my blog and would love if you would come by and check it out!

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    Ginnie
    9 years ago
    Reply to  Jennie

    Thanks so much, Jennie! I'll head over to check it out:)

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    Cozycakes Cottage
    9 years ago

    This would really hit the spot for me tonight. MMM! Will have to make it very soon! Have a wonderful week... ~Danielle

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    Ginnie
    9 years ago
    Reply to  Cozycakes Cottage

    Let me know if you try it, Danielle! It's snowing here right now, so I'm wishing I had leftover, too:)

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    anne @ wit wisdom and food
    9 years ago

    That looks delicious. We have a similar recipe but I like your version. My favorite comfort food has to be mac and cheese!

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    Ginnie
    9 years ago
    Reply to  anne @ wit wisdom and food

    I love mac and cheese! Do you have a favorite recipe? I use one from Martha and haven't found one better (crazy rich)!

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    Laurel@chippingwithcharm
    9 years ago

    Can't wait to try this 🙂

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    Ginnie
    9 years ago
    Reply to  Laurel@chippingwithcharm

    Thanks, Laurel! Let me know if you like it:)

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    Rhonda
    9 years ago

    Looks amazing, love cornbread. Thanks fellow SITS girl triber.

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    Ginnie
    9 years ago
    Reply to  Rhonda

    Hi, Rhonda! Cornbread is a favorite of mine, too. Thanks for stopping by:)

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    Holly
    9 years ago

    Looks good! SITS Girls TRIBE 🙂

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    Ginnie
    9 years ago
    Reply to  Holly

    Thanks, Holly! Glad you stopped by:)

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    baddgoddess
    9 years ago

    Looks Yummy! Will have to give it a try.

    PS I am part of your SITS tribe this week

    Elaine

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    Ginnie
    9 years ago
    Reply to  baddgoddess

    Hi, Elaine! Thanks so much for stopping by:)

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