Pinto Bean Pie

From the top it looks mostly like a pecan pie. Maybe because it does have a few pecans in it. Pinto beans are pretty mild in flavor and can soak up other flavors and sweetness pretty well. I actually think this pie is pretty good. Give it a try. I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised!

Pinto Bean Pie

• Pastry for single crust pie (9-inch)
• 3/4 cup pinto beans (warmed and lightly mashed)
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 3/4 cup butter, melted
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Roll out pastry for crust to 1/8-inch circle. Place in pie pan, trim edges, and flute as desired. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, mix together the pinto beans, sugar, eggs, butter, pecans, vanilla, and salt.
4. Pour into prepared pie shell.
5. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the pie is set, but the center is still slightly jiggly.
6. Cool completely.