Our Supreme Bean Pie is a sweet custard type pie whose filling consists of navy bean, sugar, eggs, milk, butter, and spices. Common spices and flavorings include pure vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg.
Bean pies are commonly associated with The Nation of Islam Muslim Cuisine. They contain no vanilla extract or imitation vanilla extract because they contain alcohol.
The pies originated with the Nation of Islam movement and The Most Honorable Elijah Muhammad, who encouraged their consumption instead of richer foods associated with so-called soul food. Year around MUI sells the supreme bean pies as part of our fundraising efforts.
