Recipe: Get this sought-after recipe for traditional bean pie

What's bean pie, you might ask?

During Muhammad's talk, she'll also be offering samples of her famous pie. Here's what she says about the sought-after dish:

"The bean pie is a familiar dessert in many urban cities like New York, Baltimore, Washington, DC, Philadelphia, Detroit and Newark. It has its early beginnings as a creative expression for dessert made from the navy bean. During the years following the Depression, when food was scarce and people had to do a lot with a little, the navy bean’s use was extended beyond that of just bean soup. As a staple in African American families, it began to take on a variety of uses as a plant-based protein source that was economical and yielding. Included is the dessert bean pie, which is often served with whip cream or ice cream."

Muhammad tells me she gets requests for the pie at gatherings, family reunions, banquets and other special occasions. As part of Go Ask Mom's weekly featured recipe series, Muhammad shares her sought-after bean pie recipe with us!

1 teaspoon vanilla

Preheat oven to 325 to 350 degrees

With an electric blender, blend beans, butter, milk, eggs, nutmeg and flour about 2 minutes on medium speed. Pour mixture into a large mixing bowl. Add sugar and vanilla. Mix well. Pour into 9 inch pie shells. Bake about one hour until golden brown. Makes 2 or 3 bean pies.