Black Bean Polenta Pie

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. In a large skillet, heat the oil over moderately high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally until it is slightly softened. Add the mushrooms, cumin, chili powder. Cook stirring occasionally until the mushrooms are tender. Crush the tomatoes and add them to the skillet. Stir in the green chilies and black beans. Reduce the heat to low and let simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in the salt. Meanwhile, in a cast iron skillet, combine 3 cups of water and salt. Bring to a boil and stir in the polenta. Reduce the heat and cook until polenta holds it shape. Remove from the heat and spread the polenta evenly in a pie-pan, set aside for 5 minutes. Spread the black bean mixture evenly over the polenta. Sprinkle the soy cheese on top. Bake for 15 minutes until the chili is bubbling and the cheese melted. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.