Two-Bean And Cheddar Cheese Pie

This savory Two-Bean and Cheddar Cheese Pie is a comforting, home-style dish perfect for lunch or a light dinner. Unlike traditional desserts, this "pie" features a soft, bread-like crust made from flour and egg, filled with a rich mixture of kidney beans and garbanzos (chickpeas). The filling is seasoned with chili powder, oregano, garlic powder, and fresh onion and bell pepper, creating a warm, aromatic flavor profile. Topped with generous layers of melted cheddar cheese, it offers a satisfying texture that is both creamy and slightly chewy. Its an excellent way to use up pantry staples and provides a protein-packed meal that is easy to prepare. Serve it warm, sliced into wedges, for a cozy, rustic dining experience that appeals to vegetarians and meat-eaters alike.

Cooking Method: Baking

Cuisine: American

Courses: Desserts

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 8

Calories: 4071.9

Description

This savory Two-Bean and Cheddar Cheese Pie is a comforting, home-style dish perfect for lunch or a light dinner. Unlike traditional desserts, this "pie" features a soft, bread-like crust made from flour and egg, filled with a rich mixture of kidney beans and garbanzos (chickpeas). The filling is seasoned with chili powder, oregano, garlic powder, and fresh onion and bell pepper, creating a warm, aromatic flavor profile. Topped with generous layers of melted cheddar cheese, it offers a satisfying texture that is both creamy and slightly chewy. Its an excellent way to use up pantry staples and provides a protein-packed meal that is easy to prepare. Serve it warm, sliced into wedges, for a cozy, rustic dining experience that appeals to vegetarians and meat-eaters alike.

Ingredients

3/4 cups Flour
16 oz Can kidney beans, drained
1 1/2 teaspoons Baking powder
1/2 cups Chopped green bell pepper
1/2 teaspoons Salt
1/4 cups Chopped onion
1/3 cups Milk
2 teaspoons Chili powder
1 Egg, slightly beaten
1/2 teaspoons Dried oregano leaves
16 oz Can garbanzos, drained
1/4 teaspoons Garlic powder

Directions

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius).
2
Grease a 10-inch pie plate (1 1/2 inch deep) with cooking spray or butter.
3
In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, 1/2 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese, baking powder, and salt.
4
Stir in the milk and the slightly beaten egg until the dough is smooth and well blended.
5
Spread the dough evenly over the bottom and up the sides of the prepared pie plate to form a crust.
6
In a separate large bowl, combine the drained kidney beans, drained garbanzos, chopped green bell pepper, chopped onion, remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese, chili powder, oregano, garlic powder, and tomato sauce.
7
Spoon the bean and vegetable mixture into the prepared crust.
8
Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the filling.
9
Bake for about 25 minutes, or until the edges are puffy and light brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
10
Let the pie stand for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 4071.9kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 430.4g663%
Saturated Fat 47.1g236%
Cholesterol 87.7mg30%
Sodium 3267.8mg137%
Total Carbohydrate 36.9g13%
Dietary Fiber 1.2g5%
Sugars 1.6g
Protein 27.7g56%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

The original ingredient list was formatted poorly; the amounts for cheese, peppers, onions, and spices have been inferred from standard recipe structures and the directions. Ensure you have 1 1/2 cups total of shredded cheddar cheese.

Storage: Cover leftovers tightly and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat slices in the microwave or oven until warm.

Variations: You can add a dash of hot sauce or cayenne pepper for extra heat. For a gluten-free version, substitute the flour with a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend.

Tip: Drain the beans well to prevent the filling from becoming too watery during baking.

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