Dairy-Free Tamale Pie

Dive into the comforting flavors of this Dairy-Free Tamale Pie, a wholesome twist on a classic favorite that’s perfect for family dinners or meal prep! This recipe combines a hearty filling of spiced ground turkey (or plant-based crumbles for a vegan option), black beans, juicy tomatoes, and sweet corn, all topped with a golden, dairy-free cornmeal crust made with almond milk. Bursting with bold seasonings like chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika, it delivers all the cozy, Southwestern-inspired flavors you love—without the dairy. Ready in just about an hour, it’s an easy, gluten-free option that works beautifully for weeknight meals or casual gatherings. Finish it off with optional garnishes like pickled jalapeños and fresh cilantro for an extra pop of flavor!

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 pound Ground turkey (or plant-based crumbles for a vegan option)
• 1 15-ounce can Canned diced tomatoes, with juices
• 1 15-ounce can Canned black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 15-ounce can Canned corn, drained
• 1 tablespoon Chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1.5 cups Unsweetened almond milk (or other non-dairy milk)
• 1 cup Cornmeal
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 tablespoon Maple syrup
• 0 to taste Pickled jalapeños (optional, for garnish)
• 0 to taste Cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly to prevent burning.

Step 4

Add the ground turkey (or plant-based crumbles) to the skillet. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 6-8 minutes.

Step 5

Stir in the diced tomatoes with their juices, black beans, corn, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Simmer the mixture for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 6

Transfer the filling to a greased 9-inch pie dish or casserole dish and spread it out evenly.

Step 7

In a medium saucepan, heat the unsweetened almond milk over medium heat until just warm (not boiling). Remove from heat and gradually whisk in the cornmeal, baking powder, and maple syrup until smooth.

Step 8

Pour the cornmeal mixture over the filling in the pie dish, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.

Step 9

Bake the tamale pie in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cornmeal crust is set and lightly golden on top.

Step 10

Let the tamale pie cool for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with pickled jalapeños and chopped cilantro, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2509.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2780.6

Total Fat 87.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 17.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 362.9mg	0%
Sodium 6960.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 367.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 59.2g	0%
Total Sugars 50.9g
Protein 158.2g	0%

Vitamin D 150.0IU	0%
Calcium 1036.5mg	0%
Iron 25.8mg	0%
Potassium 4669.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 27.2%

Protein: 21.9%

Carbs: 50.9%