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Cajun Beans and Rice Pot Pie

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By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Apr 25, 2021
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Cajun Beans and Rice Pot Pie

  • Prep Time 30 min
  • Total 1 hr 5 min
  • Servings 6
  • Ingredients 12
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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 3/4 cup uncooked regular long-grain white rice
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
  • 1 box (14.1 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Pie Crusts (2 Count), softened as directed on box
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained, rinsed
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with chipotle chiles, drained
  • 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon Kosher (coarse) salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 425°F. In 2-quart saucepan, heat water and rice to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and cook 9 minutes. Stir in celery, bell pepper and onion. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and cook about 6 minutes longer or until rice is tender and most of water is absorbed. Set aside.
  • Step 
    2
    On lightly floured surface, roll out 1 pie crust with rolling pin until 12 inches in diameter. Place crust in ungreased 9- or 10-inch deep-dish pie plate; gently press in bottom and up side of pie plate. Do not stretch.
  • Step 
    3
    In large bowl, mix beans, tomatoes, tomato paste and 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning. Stir in rice mixture. Spoon into crust-lined pie plate. Top with second pie crust; seal edge and flute.
  • Step 
    4
    In small cup or bowl, stir together salt and 1/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning. Brush top crust lightly with water; sprinkle evenly with seasoning mixture. Cut several slits in top crust for steam to escape.
  • Step 
    5
    Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until crust is golden brown.

Nutrition

500 Calories
17g Total Fat
11g Protein
77g Total Carbohydrate
5g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
500
Calories from Fat
150
Total Fat
17g
26%
Saturated Fat
7g
34%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
10mg
3%
Sodium
1390mg
58%
Potassium
750mg
21%
Total Carbohydrate
77g
26%
Dietary Fiber
8g
35%
Sugars
5g
Protein
11g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
15%
15%
Vitamin C
25%
25%
Calcium
8%
8%
Iron
20%
20%
Exchanges:
2 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 2 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 3 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
5
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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