three bean chili polenta pot pie
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.
Ultimate comfort food right here!!!
Oh man, this sounds like the *perfect* meal! I love the idea of a chili pot pie, plus polenta is basically my favorite thing ever…how ingenious!
This pot pie is what dreams are made of new mommy! Looks incredible!
This is just screaming for Sunday dinner while watching football!
Polenta is surprisingly a delicious addition or replacement for a “biscuit” type topping. I don’t use it very often but when I do I always enjoy it. Thanks for this recipe (now I can make Amy’s Organic Frozen meal from scratch!)
My hubby loooves polenta, so I’m definitely going to have to make this! What a cool concept too!
True story: Alex and I were at his brother’s house recently and I opened the fridge, saw no less than 6 dozen eggs (I couldn’t make this up) and turned to Ross and asked if he was Gaston. So thank you for that reference. Also, for parm-y polenta.
Stephie — Ha! So glad I’m not the only one who uses that reference. Also, 6 DOZEN EGGS? Good Lord.
This looks so good! Love the idea of a polenta crust.
This looks comforting and homey! Enjoy being able to eat those extra calories 🙂
This looks incredible! Perfect comfort food!
I could dive into this right now. I know my hubby would love it too.
Oh my gosh, this is the EPITOME of comfort food right here. Need a massive bowl of it ASAP!
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My mom used to make a Tamale Pie that had a cornbread-y crust…but this looks better (ssshhh…don’t tell Mom!). Seriously though…I want this! Like, now.