Pinto Bean Pie

Makes one 9-inch pie (8 to 10 servings)

Whatcha Need

• 1 unbaked pie shell (9-inch), homemade or store-bought
• 1 can (15-1/2 ounces) pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup whole milk or half-and-half
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup light brown sugar
• 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
  -2 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  -1 Tablespoon molasses
  -1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Whatcha Do

1. Preheat oven to 375℉.
2. In a food processor, combine pinto beans, milk, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, molasses, butter, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy, about 1 minute.
3. Pour mixture into the unbaked pie shell.
4. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the filling is set and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
5. Cool pie on a wire rack for at least 1 hour before slicing.
6. Serve with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream, if desired.

Note

• You can substitute 2 cups of home-cooked pinto beans for the canned.