Cannellini Parmesan Casserole

  • From "Good Carb, Better Carb Cookbook" (excellent book, BTW)

    2 T. olive oil
    1 c. chopped onion
    2 t. minced garlic
    1 t. dried oregano leaves
    1/4 t. black pepper
    2 cans (14.5 oz each) onion and garlic flavored diced tomatoes, undrained
    1 jar (14 oz) roasted red peppers, drained and cut into 1/2" squares
    2 cans (19 oz each or so) white cannellini or great northern beans, rinsed and drained
    1 t. dried or 1 T. fresh basil chopped
    3/4 cup (3 oz) grated Parmesan cheese

    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.

    6 servings

    Nutrients per serving: 310 calories; 47 g carbs; 10 g. fat, 1440 mg sodium, 12 g. fiber, 21 g. protein

    My notes:
    **I used fresh red pepper, and sauteed with onions instead of putting in later.
    **I used reduced fat parmesan, tasted fine. I actually mixed it in. How would you sprinkle 3/4 cup??!! Next time, I'll try less cheese. Maybe.
    **MY KIDS ATE IT!!!!!
    **This could easily be a main dish, with a side salad.
    **Fast, yummy, and cheap!
  • This sounds delicious. I copied it to my recipe file - thanks for sharing!
  • Sounds good!
  • Delicious!
    I just bought this cookbook and this is the first recipe I'm making tonight, glad to read it got good reviews!