Here is a great vegetarian dish using corn, which was and still is considered sacred to many who practice Earth-based faiths.
This is an ancient ceramic image of the Aztec goddess Chicomecoatl, who was the goddess of maize (corn) and food, and thus an important deity in the Aztec civilization. This image is in the collection of the Anthropology Museum in Mexico City.
CORN CASSEROLE
4 cups of corn – either freshly cut from the cob, frozen, or canned
4 egg yolks
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 large yellow onion, chopped
1 clove of garlic, sliced
1 bell pepper, chopped
2 serrano chiles, minced
4 ounces extra firm tofu, cut in cubes
1 16-ounce can of stewed tomatoes, diced
2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano (or use 1 teaspoon of dried oregano)
salt and pepper
In food processor or blender, mix together the corn, egg yolks, and sugar until well blended, season with salt and pepper and other seasonings as desired
Spray non-stick cooking spray in a large casserole dish, or lightly butter it. Spoon HALF of the corn mixture into the dish, and set aside
Heat olive oil and butter in large skillet, and add the onion. Saute until onion is soft, and then add the garlic, bell pepper, and chiles, saute again until peppers are soft.
Add the tomatoes, tofu, and oregano. Season again with salt and pepper as desired, then let cook on low heat for about 20 minutes to stew and blend the flavors.
Spoon this tomato/tofu filling over the corn mixture in the casserole dish, and cover with the remaining half of the corn mixture.
Bake at 350 degrees for 25 – 35 minutes, until golden brown on top and bubbling.
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