Mexican Dinner Pie (Heart Healthy)

By Hklbrries

Heart healthy vegetarian casserole.

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 cup onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup green onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 3/4 cup water
• 1 (14 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 large egg whites
• 1/4 cup nonfat milk
• 1 (4 ounce) can green chilies, diced
• 1 (8 1/2 ounce) package cornbread mix
• 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oil in frying pan over medium high heat. Add onions, cook and stir until onions are limp, about 3 minutes. Add chili powder and cumin, stir 2 - 3 minutes. Add water, spaghetti sauce, and beans; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, simmer, uncovered 10 - 12 minutes, stirring occasionally. In a bowl, lightly beat together egg whites and milk. Pour onion/chili powder mixture into 2 1/2- to 3-quart baking dish and sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 375 F until cornbread topping is brown, 25 - 30 minutes.