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.
I don’t care if it’s August – I’m ready for fall and cozy foods. Girl, you have a winner right here!
I felt soooo hungry all the time. Now I am done nursing and all that hunger plus sedentary lifestyle for all of winter snuck up on me. Dang yoga pants. But thank god for summer because I got moving!!! Even though I am done nursing I still feel hungry. I have been thinking about this pot pie for a while! It is perfect for this little cold and rainy snap that will be coming this week.
Stefanie — Ha! I know, I have a feeling I’ll be hungry for the rest of my life, whether it’s from nursing or chasing around a little one. 🙂 You should definitely make this for that cooler weather!
What time is dinner? Cause I’m coming over!!
Kate — See you soon! 😉
Made this for dinner last night. It was very tasty but took a while to make. Would make it again on a weekend night. My only complaint was that my polenta ended up sinking a bit and the chili went over the polenta. It was still super delicious though, and I can’t wait for my leftovers for lunch!
Kelli — So glad you enjoyed it! How strange that the polenta sank, though! 🙁
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This looks amazing and would be perfect for my monthly freezer meal swap. Has anyone tried to freeze this? If I baked it fully and then cooled and froze do you think the polenta would be ok after it was thawed and reheated? Thanks!
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The link to this recipe won’t work. Can you send me the recipe?
The link to recipe won’t work. Would you send the recipe?
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!
This looks great but I don’t see the recipe! Can you re-post it?