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bean pie

Traditional dish from United States of America

About bean pie

sweet custard and bean pie; associated with African-American Muslim culture

A bean pie is a sweet custard pie whose filling consists of mashed beans, usually navy bean, sugar, eggs, milk, butter and spices. Common spices and flavorings include vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg. Variations can include cloves, ginger, pumpkin pie spice and lemon extract.

Key Ingredients

  • egg as food
  • bean
  • custard

Cuisine Type

  • African-American Muslim cuisine

Dietary Information

Traditional United States of America cuisine

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