Yeast-free pie with red beans

4 servings

60 minutes

A pie made from unleavened dough with red beans is the embodiment of cozy home cooking with a light Mediterranean accent. This Italian recipe captivates with the rich flavor of beans enhanced by fresh herbs and aromatic spices. The combination of mint, cilantro, and ginger gives the filling a zesty freshness, while the addition of asafoetida or garlic reveals warm spicy notes. The dough turns out tender and crispy, perfectly framing the juicy filling. Baked to a golden crust, the pie becomes a wonderful main dish or an accompaniment to a light dinner. Traditionally served with boiled basmati rice and spicy tomato sauce, it makes the flavor even richer and more complex. Such a pie is a true gastronomic adventure where simple ingredients transform into a harmonious, cozy, and hearty culinary masterpiece.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 327.6
• Proteins: 10g
• Fats: 16.4g
• Carbohydrates: 35g

Ingredients

• Fresh cilantro (coriander): 1 bunch
• Red beans: 250 g
• Carrot: 100 g
• Celery root: 50 g
• Fresh ginger: 20 g
• Fresh mint: 1 bunch
• Asafoetida: pinch
• Sweet paprika: 1 tsp
• Yeast-free dough: 200 g

Cooking steps

1. I am cooking the beans that I soaked overnight. I also added black dal to the pie; you can add other legumes like mung or lentils if you want, but there should be more beans.

   Required ingredients:

   • Red beans: 250 g
   • Fresh cilantro (coriander): 1 bunch

2. I grate ginger, carrot, and celery on a medium grater;

   Required ingredients:

   • Fresh ginger: 20 g
   • Carrot: 100 g
   • Celery root: 50 g

3. I add asafoetida to the heated vegetable oil (you can replace it with a clove of garlic and half an onion);

   Required ingredients:

   • Asafoetida:  pinch

4. Next, I add ginger, sauté it a bit, then add carrots and celery, and sauté everything well until golden.

   Required ingredients:

   • Fresh ginger: 20 g
   • Carrot: 100 g
   • Celery root: 50 g

5. I add sautéed vegetables to the boiled beans, finely chop mint and cilantro (can be replaced with parsley) and put them in our filling (there should be a lot of greens!))))

   Required ingredients:

   • Red beans: 250 g
   • Fresh mint: 1 bunch
   • Fresh cilantro (coriander): 1 bunch

6. I divide a piece of dough in half, roll out one part, fold the edges, and add the filling;

   Required ingredients:

   • Yeast-free dough: 200 g

7. I roll out the second part of the dough and cover it on top, connecting the upper and lower parts;

   Required ingredients:

   • Yeast-free dough: 200 g

8. I make holes in the top part of the pie and bake for about 30-40 minutes at a temperature of 200-220 degrees;

9. I serve with boiled basmati rice and spicy tomato sauce.