Quick and Easy Vegetarian Tamale Pie With Brown Butter Cornbread Crust Recipe

Name: Quick and Easy Vegetarian Tamale Pie With Brown Butter Cornbread Crust Recipe
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 cup fresh corn kernels from 1 to 2 ears of corn; 1 medium onion, diced; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 1 poblano pepper, diced; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 4 medium cloves garlic, thinly sliced; 1 Serrano pepper, minced; 1 tablespoon ground cumin (preferably from whole seeds); 1 teaspoon ground coriander (preferably from whole seeds); 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 3 tablespoons ancho chili powder; 1 cup pitted green olives, sliced; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 (15-ounce) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed; 1 (28-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, drained and coaresly crushed with your hand; 4 ounces grated sharp cheddar cheese (about 1 cup); 3 scallions, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves and fine stems, minced; For the Brown Butter Cornbread Crust:; 6 talespoons unsalted butter; 1 cup (about 5 ounces) fine yellow cornmeal; 1 cup (about 5 ounces) all-purpose flour; 4 tablespoons sugar; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 2 eggs; 6 ounces (about 3/4 cup) sour cream; 4 ounces (about 1/4 cup) cultured buttermilk

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This quick and easy vegetarian tamale pie is topped with a brown butter cornbread crust. Packed with fresh ingredients like corn, bell pepper, and olives, it's finished off with sharp cheddar and brown butter cornbread crust. A family-friendly recipe. Sour cream optional.