->Tofu Tamale Pie <-

Makes 4 servings.

1 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp. vegetable oil

1 cup chopped onions

2 cup sliced zucchini

1 cup sliced mushrooms

12 oz. firm-style tofu, cut into cubes

3 cup canned crushed tomatoes

1 Tbsp. chili powder

1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. pepper

16 pitted black olives, sliced

1 cup drained canned whole kernel corn

1 1/2 oz. uncooked yellow or white cornmeal

4 oz. sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded

In 12 inch skillet that has an oven-safe or removable handle heat

oil over medium-high heat; add onions and saute until translucent.

Add zucchini and mushrooms and saute 5 minutes; add tofu, tomatoes,

chili powder, salt and pepper. Reduce heat and let simmer 15

minutes. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Stir olives, corn and cornmeal into tofu mixture and cook, stirring frequently, until

mixture thickens, 5-10 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese, transfer to

oven and bake until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.