What’s this, you ask? A vegetarian pot pie with three beans and a polenta crust? Why yes it is, you smarty pants, you.
But this isn’t just any polenta pot pie, ya know. It’s the most delicious, most filling and most satisfying meatless pot pie I ever did eat. And for someone whose hunger has been known, at times, to take down the amount of food a football player probably consumes in one sitting (or Gaston with his eggs), that’s a very good thing.
One thing that surprised me (among the many things) about my postpartum life was how hungry I would be, like, ALL. THE. TIME. I knew that would be the case in pregnancy, but didja know that when you’re nursing, you need like 300 to 500 extra calories a day? ‘Tis true. And let me tell you — I feel it. Which is why I need all the snacks at my disposal plus very filling yet healthy meals.
That’s one reason I have found a new love in making this three-bean chili pot pie — it’s incredibly satisfying, in a hefty cheeseburger sort of way (I’m serious), but it’s much better for you. The other reasons I love it include ease, simplicity and a little something called a Parmesan-topped polenta crust. YAASSSS to the latter.
Whether you’re about to be a mom, are a (new and/or nursing) mom like me or you just like to eat really delicious things, this pot pie is for you.
Head to the Bob’s Red Mill blog for the recipe and more tips on postpartum eating!
Disclosure: I received compensation from Bob’s Red Mill for recipe development purposes. All opinions are my own.
Hi Stephanie!
I found this recipe on Bob’s Red Mill. I’ve been drooling over it for a few weeks, and today I’m finally going to make it! It’s just a minor thing, but I hate loose ends, so please tell me; What to do with the remaining vegetable oil?
Their listing your recipe ingredients has 2 Tbsp vegetable oil divided, but directions say to heat 1 1/2 tbsp to kick off the veggies. What about the other 1/2 Tbsp?
I plan to pour it back in the bottle. ๐
Hi Mike! Great catch! Youโre right, thereโs no later step calling for the remaining ยฝ tablespoon, so you can skip it (or, as you said, pour it back!). It wonโt affect the recipe! Happy baking! ~gvd team
This looks great but I don’t see the recipe! Can you re-post it?
The link is no longer working for the recipe do you have a new link?
Abby, Shoot! Thanks for the heads-up; I will try to locate a working link!
Update: The link is now working!
The link to recipe wonโt work. Would you send the recipe?
The link to this recipe wonโt work. Can you send me the recipe?