Description
A comforting white bean casserole packed with creamy beans, vibrant veggies, and gooey cheese, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked white beans (around 480 grams)
- 2 large tomatoes (finely chopped)
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes (around 200 grams)
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 2.5 cups chopped spinach (around 200 grams)
- 2 large garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon dried red chili flakes
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Salt to taste
- 2 cups shredded cheese (about 200 grams)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent.
- Stir in the Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, and ground black pepper. Sauté for a few more seconds to release the flavors.
- Cook the tomato paste for about 30 seconds, stirring it in well with the sautéed mixture.
- Add the chopped tomatoes and a pinch of salt. Cook on medium heat for about 8-10 minutes, or until the tomatoes become mushy.
- Introduce the cherry tomatoes and cook for another 10-12 minutes. You can cover the skillet to speed this up.
- Add in the cooked white beans and chopped spinach. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until the spinach wilts down. Turn off the heat.
- Pour the mixture into a casserole dish and spread the shredded cheese evenly on top.
- Cover the casserole with aluminum foil and bake in a preheated oven at 200°C (400°F) for about 30 minutes.
Notes
Consider serving with a garden salad or crusty whole-grain bread. For best results, use fresh herbs for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: white bean casserole, vegetarian casserole, comfort food, easy casserole, healthy casserole