Muslim Navy Bean Pie

Recipe sent in by: N. Marion

This pie is made with navy beans but it is very similar in taste to a
sweet potato or pumpkin pie. Pairs well with: Whole Wheat Pie Crust







Yields 2 bean pies
- 2 Whole Wheat Pie Crusts
- 2 C. dried navy beans
- 4 Eggs
- 1-12 oz. can evaporated milk
- 1 stick butter softened
- 1 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 Tbl unbleached flour
- 2 C. organic sugar
- 2 Tbl vanilla extract

1) Rinse and soak beans in a pot of water overnight. OR quicksoak according to directions on package.
2) Drain beans and fill with water to cover plus 2 inches. Cook beans until soft.
3) Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
4) In blender, blend beans, butter, milk, eggs, nutmeg and flour about 2 minutes on medium speed.
5) Pour mixture into a large mixing bowl. Add sugar and vanilla. Mix well.
6) Pour into pie shells. Bake about one hour. Until golden brown.

Tip: 5 minutes after removing pies from oven, cover with plastic wrap that clings.

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Testimonials:
by N. Marion
"The navy bean is the staple of the Muslim diet because it is such a power bean. It has a great balance of everything! This pie is in no way healthy except for that little super bean, but then again, is pie really supposed to be? :o) Try it, you will LOVE it."