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Savory Black Bean Pie

Apr 17, 2015 · 33 Comments

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This savory black bean pie recipe is super simple to put together and is made from ingredients that are easily found in your grocery store (or pantry), but when put together create a delicious vegetarian meal!

Black bean pie from SweetPhi this image

Sometimes I don’t feel like chopping anything, I don’t feel like prepping anything, I don’t feel like doing anything other than putting some things together that I pick up at the grocery store and have it turn in to a delicious warm dinner.

If that ever sounds like your situation, this recipe if FOR YOU!

Black-bean-pie -ingredients

You literally mix together black beans, salsa and cheese, and then put them in a pie crust (I buy frozen pie crusts and then just keep then in the freezer for when I want black bean pie) then you bake it and voila, done!

You spread cream cheese on the bottom of one of the pie crusts, and it all bakes together in a black bean cheesy salsa savory pie! OMG, SO GOOD!

Savory-black-bean-pie

When I was visiting my parents for Easter a few weekends ago my little sisters happened to be home as well. We were talking about Five Ingredient Fridays and how the best dishes are sometimes the easiest. My sisters (one of whom is a vegetarian) was saying how sometimes it was really hard for her to find easy dinner ideas. She asked what some go to suggestions were, and I immediately thought of this black bean pie (I’ve made this creamy Italian herb pasta salad for her, but sometimes one just wants something that doesn’t involve any prep!)Black-bean-pie -recipe

I’ve made this savory pie a bunch of times (I was going to say ‘hundreds’ of times, while maybe a tiny bit of an overstatement, I’ve definitely made this 20+ times!) and am always beyond happy with how it comes out!

Black-bean-pie -from-SweetPhi

The only thing I change on the recipe is the seasoning. Sometimes I sprinkle a little chili powder on the top, sometimes I don’t. Sometimes I sprinkle a little cumin on the top, sometimes I don’t. Sometimes I don’t put any seasonings on it. Seasonings on top or not, this is such a super delicious, easy, vegetarian dinner. If you’re a meat eater (as I am) you wont notice the absence of meat, the black beans are super filling! My husband loves this savory black bean pie and even requests it when I ask him what he wants for dinner!

Savory black bean pie

Right when it comes out of the oven the pie is super creamy (as in the picture above) but if you let it sit a little, it sets more. This also re-heats really well (even from the freezer) so it’s the perfect candidate for making ahead and then freezing portions for later.

Savory Black Bean Pie

5 from 3 votes
Print Rate
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 1 pie - 8 pieces

Ingredients

  • 2 premade pie crusts
  • 4 oz cream cheese reduced fat, at room temperature
  • 1 jar 15.5 oz salsa (to the heat level you like, I like to use medium)
  • 2 cans 15.5 oz each black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups Mexican blend shredded cheese
  • 1 Tbs chili powder or seasonings such as garlic powder and cumin optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Spread cream cheese on bottom of one pie crust (this will be the bottom of the pie).
  • In a bowl combine black beans, salsa, and shredded cheese.
  • Spoon black bean filling into cream cheese lined pie crust. Place other pie crust on top of the filling and pinch the edges together (you don't want any filling oozing out). With a knife cut a few slits into the top of the pie.
  • Sprinkle chili powder and/or seasonings on top of pie crust if using, then place on a baking sheet and bake for 45 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Allow to cool for a few minutes, then enjoy!

Black Bean Pie, vegetarian dinner, recipe from @sweetphi

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  1. Debra K Hancock says

    April 30, 2021 at 8:47 am

    5 stars
    Yum!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      May 17, 2021 at 8:40 am

      I think you’ll love this recipe!!

      Reply
  2. Shesmeek says

    January 25, 2021 at 6:01 pm

    Stumbled upon this recipe and I love everything about it. Haven’t made it yet but I want rice in it. Help!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      January 26, 2021 at 11:32 am

      Ooooh yum, this recipe would be great with rice in it. I’d say about 1 cup of cooked rice would be perfect, no other changes needed

      Reply
  3. Kirsten says

    October 28, 2020 at 10:46 am

    5 stars
    I keep coming back for this recipe – it has become a family favourite!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      October 29, 2020 at 10:42 am

      Thank you so much for sharing that, I’m so happy to hear that! We love this recipe too, and now I’m inspired to make it again for us!

      Reply
      • Kirsten McLaughlin says

        October 29, 2020 at 11:00 am

        Last night we were out of flour, so I tried making a polenta/cornmeal crust for it. Worked great! 🙂

        Reply
        • Sweetphi says

          October 29, 2020 at 8:05 pm

          Wow – ok, now that sounds soooooo good, I’m going to have to try that!

          Reply
  4. Joan says

    August 25, 2020 at 9:59 am

    This is such a great recipe. I love black beans…I love all beans. I only have one pie crust and I am wondering if anyone has ever tried this as an open pie, meaning no top crust, and just adding the spices without the top crust. Any ideas????

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      August 26, 2020 at 8:51 am

      Hi Joan, I literally JUST did that the other week. I had only one pie crust. It came out just as good, just wasn’t as ‘put together’ if you know what I mean. It still tasted delicious. The other thing I did once was make two small ‘hand pies’ out of 1 pie dough

      Reply
  5. Nina says

    July 14, 2018 at 6:43 pm

    I’m so happy to found this recipe! I’m makjng it tomorrow for a vegiterian option at the brunch I’m having. Serving it with salad and sour cream. So excited ?

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      July 16, 2018 at 7:53 pm

      Oh my goodness Nina, so glad to hear you made this one for a vegetarian brunch! Your sides sound amazing, hope you loved it!

      Reply
  6. Cary says

    January 10, 2018 at 1:05 pm

    I have never seen someone take a pre-made piecrust and invert it to be a top crust. Then again I don’t ever use pre-made crust. LOL

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      January 10, 2018 at 2:56 pm

      Using the pie crust as a top crust is definitely time saving trick (also using pre-made crust is a time saving thing) – I definitely make my own pie crust from time to time 🙂 Thanks for commenting, hope you enjoy this recipe – whichever type of crust you use, it’s super delicious 🙂

      Reply
      • Nina says

        July 17, 2018 at 9:56 am

        The pie was great! I have shared it with all my foodie friends – only one piece of advise. Do not use Trader Joe’s Mexican mixed cheese because it doesn’t melt! Next time I will use a different brand. I love TJ’s but this is definitely some below grade cheese!

        Thanks for the most delicious recipe , it’s a winner! Even with below par cheese ????❤️

        Reply
        • Sweetphi says

          July 17, 2018 at 1:49 pm

          So glad you like the black bean pie!! This is seriously one of our favorite recipes, we make it quite often. oh my goodness about the Trader Joes Cheese, cheese not melting after that long in the oven? I’ve never experienced that lol.

          Reply
  7. Jennifer says

    August 9, 2017 at 7:40 am

    I think that I have found my pie for our pie potluck in the park! This looks yummy, super easy and best of all, cheap!

    Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      August 9, 2017 at 3:28 pm

      Yay, so glad you found this recipe. I have to tell you, it’s one of my all time favorite recipes. I make it very frequently, in fact I’m craving it now and am totally going to make it for dinner this week! Hope you have a good potluck!

      Reply
  8. Tanya says

    August 1, 2016 at 4:44 pm

    I think I will make these as individual “hand pies” so I can have them for lunch…and add some of the Magic Green Sauce on the side!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      August 1, 2016 at 5:10 pm

      That is such a fantastic idea Tanya, I’m totally going to try that too!!

      Reply
  9. Marian says

    July 31, 2016 at 1:09 pm

    i made this for my family and then for a crowd. All agreed that this is seriously the best black bean pie recipe out there!! AN ABSOLUTELY SAVORY BLACK BEAN PIE!! Thank you for this recipe!! -mpj

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      July 31, 2016 at 5:45 pm

      That is so incredible to hear, I absolutely LOVE the black bean pie and am so glad you guys liked it!! Thank you for coming back to the post and leaving feedback, so very much appreciated!!!

      Reply
  10. Antonia says

    October 2, 2015 at 6:11 am

    Do you thaw out the pie crust or use frozen? Could you use refrigerated pie crust?

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      October 3, 2015 at 8:47 am

      I just use the crust frozen…I take it out of the freezer and let it sit there on the counter as I prepare the other ingredients (which only takes a few minutes). You could also use refrigerated pie crust- I have used it many times, I would just make sure to spray the bottom of the pie dish you’re using. I think you’ll love this dish, it’s one of our favorites 🙂

      Reply
  11. Alyssa @ My Sequined Life says

    April 18, 2015 at 10:21 pm

    Oh man does this look good! So easy but it looks absolutely delicious + filling. Love it!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      April 21, 2015 at 7:06 am

      Thank you so much Alyssa, it definitely is super easy, but at the same time delicious & filling 🙂 thanks for commenting!

      Reply
  12. Amanda says

    April 18, 2015 at 6:35 am

    This is such a unique recipe! I can’t wait to give this a try!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      April 21, 2015 at 7:06 am

      Thank you so much Amanda, I think you’ll love it-it’s one of my favorite easy dinners 🙂

      Reply
  13. Christina @ The Beautiful Balance says

    April 17, 2015 at 9:37 pm

    How can this be bad when there are beans and salsa involved? Anything in a pie crust just tastes better, doesn’t it? Love how easy this is!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      April 21, 2015 at 6:58 am

      Anything in a pie crusts totally tastes better 🙂 Especially when beans and salsa are involved, YUM! And this black bean pie is the EASIEST dinner ever 🙂 Thank you so much for commenting girl!

      Reply

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