ZESTY BLACK BEAN PIE

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Provided by waynejohn1234

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

30 cheese crackers
1/4 cup butter
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup onion, diced
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 teaspoon cumin
1 (19 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (12 ounce) can corn kernels, well drained
1 cup salsa (mild or hot)
4 ounces cream cheese, cut into 1/2 inch cubes and softened

Steps:

For the crust - In a food processor or blender pulse crackers until they resemble coarse crumbs.
In a bowl, combine crackers and butter.
Press into a 9 inch pie plate.
Bake at 350 degrees for about 8 minutes.
For the filling - Meanwhile, in a skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
Add onion and cook until softened.
Add garlic and cumin and cook for about 1 minute.
Stir in beans, corn and salsa.
Bring to a boil and add cream cheese and cook, stirring, until cheese is melted and the mixture holds together - about 2 minutes.
Remove from heat.
Spread evenly over cooked crust.
Bake at 350 for about 10 minutes
Remember oven do vary but needs to be heated thru completely.