Vegetarian Pi~non

Feliz Dia de Reyes! Today is Three Kings Day, a huge holiday in Puerto Rico. It is only fitting that I reincarnated some leftovers from earlier this week to stand in for the traditional meat of one of my favorite childhood casseroles, pi~non.

Irony: The root of the word "reincarnate" is the Latin word for "meat".

Vegetarian Pi~non

2 boxes Goya ripe plantain slices
1 can French cut green beans
3 cups leftover Sweet & Hearty Red Kidney Bean Stew
2 egg yolks
1 tablespoon cornstarch
4 tablespoons fat-free milk
pinch of salt and pepper

1- Preheat oven to 375.

2- In greased 7 x 11 baking dish, layer the following: 1 box plantain slices, 1/2 can green beans, bean stew, green beans, 1 box plantain slices.

3- Whisk egg yolks, cornstarch, milk, salt and pepper. Pour egg mixture over casserole.

4- Bake uncovered for 35 minutes, or until egg mixture is set and slightly golden.

5- Remove from oven and let sit for 10 minutes.