Cannellini Parmesan Casserole

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Cannellini Parmesan Casserole
Prep and Cook Time: 20 minutes
Yield: Makes 6 servings
A super-quick dish chock full of good-for-you beans and vegetables. All you need to add is a leafy green side salad and a slice of whole grain bread.
Ingredients:
2
tablespoons olive oil

1
cup chopped onion

2
teaspoons minced garlic

1
teaspoon dried oregano leaves

1/4
teaspoon black pepper

2
cans (about 14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes with onion and garlic, undrained

1
jar (about 14 ounces) roasted red peppers, drained and cut into 1/2-inch pieces

2
cans (about 15 ounces each) white cannellini beans or Great Northern beans, rinsed and drained

1
teaspoon dried basil or 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil

3/4
cup grated Parmesan cheese



Preparation:
1.
Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium heat until hot. Add onion, garlic, oregano and black pepper; cook and stir 5 minutes or until onion is tender.

2.
Increase heat to high. Add tomatoes with juice and red peppers; cover and bring to a boil.

3.
Reduce heat to medium. Stir in beans; cover and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in basil and sprinkle with cheese.



Nutritional Information:
Serving Size:
Protein 21 g
Fiber 12 g
Carbohydrate 47 g
Cholesterol 10 mg
Total Fat 10 g
Calories 302
Sodium 1,440 mg
Dietary Exchange:
Meat 1
Vegetable 3
Starch 2
Fat 1


This recipe appears in: Italian