Black Bean Tamale Pie
This is really great. It's from Jim Fobel's Casseroles which I've had since it came out in 1997. It's meatless but so flavorful no one will care. In fact, we added chicken once and couldn't really tell it was in there. So we stick with the original. It reheats well, can be made in advance, freezes well, and I've never had anyone not like it. Black Bean Tamale Pie 3 15-ounce cans black beans (rinsed and drained) 1/2 cup dry sherry 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 cups fresh or thawed frozen corn kernels 1 jalapeno pepper, minced with the seeds 1 garlic clove, minced 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled 2 teaspoons salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 5-1/4 cups water 1-1/2 cups canned, diced tomatoes, drained 1 cup scallion, sliced 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped 2 cups yellow cornmeal (coarse) 1-1/2 cups low-fat plain yogurt (I use regular sour cream) 2 cups (8 oz.) coarsely grated sharp cheddar cheese 1/