Imani’s Original Bean Pies & Fine Foods
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Chicago original bean pie, vegan options available, sweet potato-like flavor
Chicago original bean pie, vegan options available, sweet potato-like flavor
"The bean pie is a Chicago original, developed by members of the Nation of Islam to insure a long life. It’s traditionally made with pulverized navy beans, mixed with butter, sugar, eggs, evaporated milk, and spices, and baked in a whole wheat crust, though vegan varieties are now also available; its flavor profile is not unlike sweet potato pie. Imani’s Original has been selling bean pies around the city since 2005." - Naomi Waxman, Ashok Selvam
