Description
A delicious and hearty baked casserole featuring white beans, tomatoes, and cheese, perfect as a main dish or side.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans White beans
- 1 can Diced tomatoes
- 1 medium Onion
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- to taste Salt and pepper
- 2 cups Shredded cheese
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Open and drain the cans of white beans, rinsing them under cold water.
- Chop the onion finely and mince the garlic cloves.
- Combine the beans, tomatoes, onion, garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl.
- Stir in 1 cup of shredded cheese, reserving a handful for topping later.
- In a baking dish, drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil to coat the bottom.
- Pour the bean mixture into the dish, spreading it evenly.
- Sprinkle the reserved cheese on top of the mixture.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Remove from oven and let the dish cool for 5 minutes before serving.
- Serve warm as a main dish or as a side.
- Pair with a crisp salad or whole-grain bread for a complete meal.
- Garnish with fresh herbs for added freshness and flavor.
Notes
- This casserole is rich in protein and fiber thanks to the white beans.
- Feel free to add any seasonal vegetables for extra nutrition.
- Can be made ahead of time and baked when ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg