Cornbread Tamale Pie with Beans and Butternut Squash

For The Filling

• 1 tsp oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 green pepper, diced
• ¼ red pepper, diced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 c cooked pinto beans (if using canned, drained)
• 1 c cooked black beans (if using canned, drained)
• 1 ½ c butternut squash, cut into 1/2” chunks
• 1 c corn (fresh or frozen)
• 1 Tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp paprika
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp ground black pepper

For The Cornbread Crust

• 1 egg
• ¾ c milk
• 2 Tbsp oil
• ¾ c cornmeal
• ½ c unbleached all-purpose flour
• 1 Tbsp sugar
• 1 ¼ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp paprika
• ¼ tsp onion powder
• ¼ tsp salt

Optional Toppings

• cheddar cheese
• salsa
• sour cream