Ingredients

  • 1 poblano pepper, chopped (about 3/4 cup)
  • 1 medium sweet onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil
  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans (drained and slightly mashed)
  • 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans (drained and slightly mashed)
  • 1 (6 ounce) can V8 vegetable juice
  • 1 tablespoon chipotle chile in adobo, chopped & seeded (canned)
  • 1/4 cup snipped cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chili peppers
  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese (grated)

Method

  • Grease a 10-inch quiche dish or a 2 quart baking dish; set aside.
  • In a medium skillet cook green pepper, onion, and garlic in 1 tablespoon hot oil till tender but not brown.
  • Stir in the kidney bean, pinto beans, vegetable juice cocktail, chipotle, spices and cilantro.
  • Heat through.
  • Spoon the bean mixture into prepared baking dish.
  • In a medium bowl stir together the cornmeal,.
  • flour, baking soda and salt.
  • Combine eggs, buttermilk, green chilis, and 2 tablespoons oil.
  • Add to cornmeal mixture evenly over the top of the bean mixture.
  • Bake uncovered in a 375 degree oven for 25-30 minutes or till golden brown.