Red and Black Bean Pies (With Polenta)

Bean pies are a popular dish in African American cuisine, often enjoyed as a sweet dessert. This savory version with polenta adds a unique twist to the traditional recipe.

This is vegetarian, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 16.

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Red and Black Bean Pies (With Polenta)

Cooking Method: Baking, Sautéing Cuisine: American, Mexican Courses: Lunch, Main Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1520

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Red beans
• 1 cup Black beans
• 1 cup Polenta
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic cloves
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 cup Corn kernels
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 2 cup Water
• 0.5 cup Cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoon Fresh cilantro

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion, minced garlic, and diced red bell pepper. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add red beans, black beans, corn kernels, chili powder, cumin powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine. Cook for another 5 minutes.
4. In a separate pot, cook polenta according to package instructions.
5. Grease a pie dish and press the cooked polenta into the bottom and sides to form a crust.
6. Spoon the bean mixture into the polenta crust. Top with shredded cheddar cheese.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the pie is heated through.
8. Let the pie rest for 10 minutes before serving.
9. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 380kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 55g19%

Sugars 4g

Protein 15g30%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.