Description
This Pinto Bean Pie is a unique, delicious dessert that combines the mild flavor of pinto beans with the sweetness of traditional pie spices. A perfect blend of creamy texture and warm spices, this pie is a great alternative to classic sweet potato or pumpkin pies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups cooked pinto beans (or 1 can, drained and rinsed)
- 1/2 cup sugar (or coconut sugar for a healthier option)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup (or honey)
- 1/2 cup coconut milk (or any milk of choice)
- 1/4 cup coconut oil (or butter)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 pre-baked 9-inch pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
- Optional toppings: whipped cream or dairy-free whipped topping
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: In a food processor or blender, combine the cooked pinto beans, sugar, maple syrup, coconut milk, coconut oil, cornstarch, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and salt. Blend until completely smooth.
- Transfer to the crust: Pour the smooth pinto bean mixture into the pre-baked pie crust. Smooth out the top with a spatula.
- Bake the pie: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the pie in the oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the pie is set and the top is slightly golden.
- Cool: Let the pie cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours to allow the filling to firm up.
- Serve: Top with whipped cream or dairy-free whipped topping if desired, and serve chilled.
Notes
- If you prefer a gluten-free crust, you can use a gluten-free pie crust or make your own using almond flour or oats.
- You can also add a tablespoon of cocoa powder to the filling for a chocolate twist.
- This pie can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for 3-4 days.
- If you want to make this pie vegan, ensure that your pie crust is also dairy-free.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Pie, Vegan (optional)
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0g