-BEAN FILLING-
2 tb Canola or olive oil
2 ts Ground cumin
1 Onion, finely diced
1/2 Green pepper, finely diced
1/2 Red bell pepper,finely diced
2 (1-3) Hot red or green
Peppers, finely diced
1 15 oz. can diced tomatoes,
With juice
1 15 oz can black beans,
Rinsed and drained
2 tb Chopped fresh cilantro
(optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
CORN BREAD TOPPING
1 c Yellow cornmeal
3/4 c All-purpose flour
2 tb Sugar
2 ts Baking powder
1 ts Salt
1 c Skim or low-fat milk
2 Egg whites
2 tb Canola or vegetable oil
Preheat oven to 425F. Prepare bean filling: Heat 2 tablespoons oil in
large ovenproof nonstick or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
Stir in cumin. Add onion, bell peppers and hot peppers and saute
until onion is translucent, about 3-5 minutes. Then add tomatoes and
juice, black beans and cilantro, if using. Cook for 1 minute more.
Remove from heat. Season with salt and pepper. Prepare Corn-Bread
Topping: In a medium-size bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, sugar,
baking powder and salt. Mix well. Place milk in a large glass
measuring cup. Add egg whites and oil to milk and mix well. Pour
into flour mixture and stir just until moistened. Batter will be
lumpy. Spread batter as evenly as possible over beans in skillet.
Bake for about 20-25 minutes, or until top is golden and firm. Let
stand for about 5 minutes before serving the pie server or spoon.
Yields
4 Servings
