Cozy Cannellini Bean and Kale Casserole
A heartwarming casserole combining creamy cannellini beans and vibrant kale, perfect for cozy family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 40
- Total Time: 55
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups chopped kale
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cans (15 oz each) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 tsp chopped thyme
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast (optional)
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13 inch casserole dish.
- Rinse the kale, remove tough stems, chop into bite-sized pieces, and massage with 1 tablespoon of olive oil for 1-2 minutes.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add the remaining olive oil, then sauté the minced garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- In a bowl, combine the cannellini beans, sautéed garlic, massaged kale, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Add nutritional yeast if desired.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and stir until everything is coated.
- Spoon the mixture into the casserole dish, spreading it out evenly.
- If using, sprinkle breadcrumbs over the top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Let the casserole sit for 10 minutes before serving.
- Enjoy warm!
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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