Vegetarian Dinner #2

Tamale Lentil Casserole

I can't really say it was close to a tamale, but it was good. I pretty much followed the recipe but I didn't use the packaged seasoning I used my own individually jarred herbs... Oregano, Ancho Chili Powder, New Mexico Chili Powder, Cumin, Coriander, Salt and Pepper. I am heavy handed on the seasoning (not salt) for my vegetarian meals because I feel that richly seasoned dishes makes you feel satisfied.

I also used Bobs Red Mill Cornbread Mix and followed the cornbread directions on the back of that package and added about 1/2 c cheddar cheese. I think I needed to add more olive oil, as it was a bit dry. Overall, this was a good dinner and we have enough left over for tonight.

This dinner cost me about $12 total (not including the herbs/spices). I also have about 1 1/2 cups of lentils and some cornbread mix leftover that I can use for lunch this week.