#beanbake

A hearty vegan dish combining tender white beans with flavorful turnips and mixed greens, baked to perfection. Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor, while breadcrumbs provide a crispy topping.

Ingredients: 1 cup dried white beans, soaked overnight. 1 tablespoon olive oil. 1 onion, diced. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 2 cups chopped turnips. 4 cups chopped mixed greens such as kale, chard, spinach. 1 teaspoon dried thyme. 1 teaspoon paprika. Salt and pepper to taste. 2 cups vegetable broth. 1/4 cup nutritional yeast. 1/4 cup breadcrumbs.

Instructions: Preheat oven to 375F 190C. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, saut until translucent. Add turnips, mixed greens, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until greens are wilted. In a large baking dish, combine soaked beans and cooked vegetable mixture. Pour vegetable broth over the mixture and stir in nutritional yeast. Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil, sprinkle breadcrumbs over the top, and bake uncovered for an additional 15 minutes or until breadcrumbs are golden brown. Serve hot and enjoy!

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 60 minutes

A flavorful and smoky three-bean bake that combines black beans, kidney beans, and cannellini beans with a rich molasses and tomato sauce, enhanced with Dijon mustard and spices. Topped with melted cheddar cheese for an extra layer of indulgence.

Ingredients: 1 can 15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed. 1 can 15 oz kidney beans, drained and rinsed. 1 can 15 oz cannellini beans, drained and rinsed. 1 cup diced tomatoes. 1/2 cup tomato sauce. 1/4 cup molasses. 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard. 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar. 1 tablespoon smoked paprika. 1 teaspoon garlic powder. 1 teaspoon onion powder. Salt and pepper to taste. 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese optional topping. Chopped fresh parsley for garnish optional.

Instructions: Set oven temperature to 375F 190C. Black beans, kidney beans, cannellini beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, molasses, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, onion and garlic powders, salt, and pepper should all be combined in a big bowl. Blend thoroughly. Spread the bean mixture evenly in a baking dish after transferring it there. Garnish with shredded cheddar cheese, if using. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in a preheated oven, or until the cheese is melted and golden brown and the mixture is hot and bubbly. Take it out of the oven and give it some time to cool. If desired, garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Enjoy and warm up!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes