Description
Black-eyed pea casserole is the ultimate comfort food you need in your life! This mouth-watering dish features a delicious gluten-free cornbread crust that will have everyone asking for seconds. Perfect for family dinners and gatherings, this wholesome casserole is both hearty and healthy.
Ingredients
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- 12 oz Shredded Cooked Chicken*
- 28 oz Diced Tomatoes
- 11 oz Frozen Black-Eyed Peas (or you can use 16 oz canned black-eyed peas)
- 1 Bell Pepper (diced)
- 1 cup Chicken Stock
- 1 1/2 tbsp Taco Seasoning
- 3/4 cup Almond Flour*
- 1/2 cup Cornmeal
- 1/2 cup Milk*
- 1 Egg
- 1 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
- 3 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 tbsp Maple Syrup
- 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
- 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
- 1/4 tsp Salt
Instructions
- Place cooked shredded chicken, diced tomatoes, black-eyed peas, diced bell pepper, chicken stock, taco seasoning in a 12″ saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Simmer for approximately 10 minutes while preparing cornbread crust.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine: almond flour, cornmeal, water, beaten egg, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, maple syrup, baking powder, baking soda, salt.
- Mix thoroughly using a whisk, hand mixer or stand mixer until smooth batter forms.
- Once bottom layer has simmered, remove saucepan from heat.
- Carefully pour prepared cornbread mixture evenly over simmered ingredients to form crust.
- Place saucepan in preheated oven.
- Bake for approximately 30 minutes or until cornbread topping is golden brown.
- Cornbread crust should be firm and slightly crisp while casserole remains moist.
- Remove casserole from oven and allow to cool slightly before serving.
Equipment
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Shredded Chicken – You can use precooked chicken or cook your own by boiling boneless skinless chicken breasts for 20 – 30 minutes and shredding with a stand mixer.
Almond Flour – You can substitute for a different flour if you would like.
Milk – You can use dairy, almond, oat or flax milk. I like using water to keep it dairy free but any neutral liquid will work.
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 580
