Black Bean Pot Pie

5 from 5 votes

Consider the pot pie. But instead of meat and gravy, fill it with beans and cheese and salsa. So delicious and freezer friendly, too!

Prep Time20

Cook Time1

Total Time1 20

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 439kcal

Author: Jessica Fisher

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic chopped or crushed
1 onion chopped
2 bell pepper (any color) seeded and chopped
2 15-ounce cans black beans drained
1 bunch fresh cilantro (chopped)
juice of 1 lime
2 jalapeno chopped
salt
dash red pepper flakes
¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
dash ground cumin
1 double-crust pie crust
8 oz cheddar cheese (shredded) divided (2 cups)
1 tablespoon milk
toppings for the pie : avocado slices, sour cream, additional cilantro, salsa

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Instructions

In a large skillet, heat the oil and sauté the garlic and onion until translucent. Add the peppers and sauté over medium heat about 10 minutes. Add the black beans, cilantro, lime juice, jalapeno peppers, and seasonings to taste. Simmer over medium heat until bubbly.
Fit the bottom crust into the pie plate. Spoon half of bean mixture into the pie shell and sprinkle over half of the cheese. Layer with remainder of bean mixture and cheese. Fit the top crust.
Vent the top crust and brush with milk. Bake at 375° for about one hour or until filling is hot and bubbly. Cool slightly before serving with avocado slices, sour cream, cilantro, and salsa on the side.

Notes

Serving Suggestions: I like to serve pot pie with a green salad or steamed veggies.

Shop Your Kitchen: There are so many different subs you can consider based on what you have.

Add cooked ground beef or chicken.
Other veggies can be used instead if you have some that need using.

To Make a Meal Prep: This works best as a meal prep when prepared in smaller glass dishes. Bake and cool. Store in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave.

Freeze Extra for Later: Pot pie is a great dish to make and freeze, just freeze it before it’s baked. Assemble the pie, then lay the dish on a level rack in the freezer until frozen firm. Wrap tightly with foil and place inside a labeled, ziptop freezer bag.

If baking a frozen pie, do not thaw. Place the pie in a 400 degree oven for 15 minutes. Then reduce the heat to 375 degrees and continue baking until done, about 45 minutes more.

Make a Plan for Leftovers: Promptly store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator, for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave. If you store your leftovers in clear containers, they’re more likely to get eaten.

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