Baked Italian White Beans
A simple combination of beans and vegetables is a terrific side dish or main course.
Tips
- Canned dried legumes such as kidney beans contain significant amounts of fibre. They are also valuable sources of protein and are included in the meat group. Some other varieties in this group are black beans, black-eyed peas, chickpeas, great Northern bean, lentils, navy beans, pinto beans and split peas. Most are canned with salt, so be sure to drain and rinse them well.
- To make 1 cup (250 mL) fresh bread crumbs, process 2 slices crusty bread in a food processor until fine.
- Recipe can be prepared through Step 3 up to 1 day ahead; cover and refrigerate.
Makes 4 servings
Cooking time: N/A
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil, divided 25 mL
- 2 cups chopped Spanish onion 500 mL
- 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 15 mL
- 5 tomatoes, seeded and diced
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme 15 mL
- 1 bay leaf
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 small zucchini, halved lengthwise, thickly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 can (19 oz/540 mL) white kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup soft fresh bread crumbs 250 mL
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley 25 mL
- 1 large clove garlic, minced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350◦ F (180◦ C)
- Spray an 8-cup (2 L) shallow baking dish with vegetable cooking spray.
- In a large saucepan, heat 1 tbsp (15 mL) of the oil over medium heat. Cook onions and garlic, stirring often, for 5 minutes or until softened. Add vinegar and cook until evaporated. Add tomatoes, thyme and bay leaf; season with pepper to taste. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add zucchini and peppers; cook for 5 to 7 minutes or until vegetables are tender-crisp. Gently stir in beans. Spoon mixture into prepared baking dish.
- In a bowl, combine bread crumbs, parsley and garlic. Drizzle with remaining olive oil and toss to coat. Sprinkle over beans; bake for 35 to 45 minutes or until bubbly and top is golden.
Notes
Canada’s Choice per serving:
1 ½ Carbohydrate
½ Meat & Alternatives
½ Fat
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