Cheesy Bean Bake (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Core Ingredients
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1 medium-sized onion, diced small
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1.5 cups cherry tomatoes (roughly 200 grams)
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3 cups prepared white beans (around 480 grams)
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2.5 cups finely chopped spinach (nearly 200 grams)
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2 large tomatoes, chopped into small pieces
→ Flavors & Spices
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Salt to taste
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1 tsp Italian herb mix
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¼ tsp ground black pepper
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2 big garlic cloves, minced
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½ tsp dried chili flakes
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1 tbsp tomato puree
→ Toppings and Fat
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1 tbsp olive oil
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200 grams (2 cups) shredded cheese
# Instructions:
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In a pan, warm up the olive oil. Add onion and garlic, cooking until the onion looks clear.
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Throw in black pepper, chili flakes, and Italian seasoning. Stir, then mix in tomato puree and cook for about half a minute.
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Toss in the chopped tomatoes along with some salt. Let them soften for 8-10 minutes. Add the cherry tomatoes and cook for up to 12 minutes, until they're slightly softened.
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Add in the white beans and spinach, letting it cook for 5-7 minutes until the spinach softens.
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Move everything to a baking dish, sprinkle cheese over the top, and cover with foil. Put it in the oven set at 400°F (200°C) for around 30 minutes.
# Notes:
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You can swap white beans for other kinds of beans.
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For a faster option, use pre-made marinara instead of cooking tomatoes.
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Want more veggies? Add mushrooms, bell peppers, or broccoli.
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Make sure the cheese is rennet-free if you're vegetarian.