Bean pie

If you love pumpkin pie or sweet potato pie, then you will be a fan of bean pie too. This pie, which relies largely on pantry ingredients, has a lovely custard filling consisting of drained canned navy beans, sweetened condensed milk, and brown sugar. This pie, which is popular in the African American Muslim community, is a wonderful way to use up extra canned beans—and to add a little more protein to your desserts.

I got hooked on the Bean Pie I used to get from the Muslim bakery back home, so had to try and recreate it! This is very good and reminds me of pumpkin pie, except it's made from beans. :-) (To get the beans smoothly mashed, I would recommend a food processor).

Eeeww Bean Pie??? you say!…. I know huh! I remember when my husband Demetris mentioned Bean Pie to me…..my instant reaction was eewww dude that sounds gross!! being that I am not …

Eeeww Bean Pie??? you say!.... I know huh! I remember when my husband Demetris mentioned Bean Pie to me.....my instant reaction was eewww dude that sounds gross!! being that I am not a big bean lover & for the beans I do eat, I'm rather picky about how they are made. I also do NOT…

Old-fashioned sweet pinto bean pie is the perfect dessert for fall. Quick and easy, it's a tasty alternative to Thanksgiving pumpkin pie.

This bean pie is a traditional Muslim recipe made with canned navy beans, evaporated milk, and sugar. It's similar to pumpkin pie but not as sweet.

And it's absolutely delicious....

In a large bowl, add softened butter to mashed beans and mix well. Add the sugar and mix well by hand. In a blender add the one can of evaporated milk. Then add the beaten...

A recipe for Vanilla Bean Buttermilk Pie. This rich custard-based pie is perfect for the holidays and comes together with minimal effort!

Find a recipe for Bush's Pinto Bean Pie from the Bush Brothers & Company.

Ingredients 2 cups navy beans, strained and cooled 1/2 stick butter, room temperature 3/4 cup Raw sugar 1.5 teaspoon cinnamon 9 inch pie crust 4 oz can evaporated milk 2…View Post

This slightly sweet dessert is a staple in some Black American Muslim communities.

I got hooked on the Bean Pie I used to get from the Muslim bakery back home, so had to try and recreate it! This is very good and reminds me of pumpkin pie, except it's made from beans. :-) (To get the beans smoothly mashed, I would recommend a food processor).

Growing up in a little Northern USA city called New York, one of the thing you were likely to see were Black men wearing bow-ties who would say, “Bean pies, my brother?” They are usuall…

Try your luck at home, but it's a safer bet to buy one.

Bean pie is a surprisingly tasty way to use up a can of beans and a fun way to get people talking at the dinner table.

For those seeking a sweet treat with a rich history rooted in African-American Muslim culture, the Nation of Islam bean pie is a hidden gem. This delectable pie has its origins in the Nation of Islam, an African-American religious movement founded in the early 20th century. As an avid baker and someone who appreciates the cultural significance of recipes, the Nation of Islam bean pie has become a cherished creation in my kitchen.

A custardy navy bean puree is generously spiced with cinnamon for the filling of this fall-friendly pie. Martha made this recipe on episode 703 of Martha Bakes.

This pie is smooth, sweet, and custard-like, and its spices shine. Don’t leave out the lemon zest: it’s a small but brilliant touch that ties the whole thing together.

Sweet White Bean Pie made with baby lima beans I started off soaking my baby lima beans for 24 hours when I realized I had soaked more than I needed for the bean curry I had intended to make. In searching for a recipe to use these excess soaked beans, I remembered those bean pies I used to buy from some Islamic vendors dressed in suits on Crenshaw Boulevard and Slauson in Los Angeles. They were so good. You would never know they had beans in it at all. If my memory serves me right, it was…