Mock Pecan Pie

1 cup mashed pinto beans
2 cups sugar
3 eggs
Pinch of salt
Unbaked pie crust

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Beta sugar, salt and eggs together. Add beans, mix well. Let stand for 1/2 hour. Pour into pie shell. Bake at 425 degrees F. until crust begins to brown. Reduce temperature to 375 degrees and bake 30 minutes more or until center of pie is set. Serve warm topped with ice cream or whipped cream.

(Source: W. Thueson)