Adzuki Bean Pastitsio Recipe

Name: Adzuki Bean Pastitsio Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: extra virgin olive oil cooking spray; 2/3 c. minced onion; 1/2 c. minced green pepper; 1 c. cooked adzuki beans; 2 c. Mediterranean Tomato-Caper Sauce, (page 709); 1 tsp dry mint leaves; 2 c. elbow macaroni, cooked & divided; 1/2 c. grated fat-free Parmesan cheese, divided; 21/3 c. skim lowfat milk; 2 Tbsp. margarine; 4 x Large eggs, light beaten; grnd nutmeg for garnish

Servings: persons

extra virgin olive oil cooking spray
2/3 c. minced onion
1/2 c. minced green pepper
1 c. cooked adzuki beans
2 c. Mediterranean Tomato-Caper Sauce, (page 709)
1 tsp dry mint leaves
2 c. elbow macaroni, cooked & divided
1/2 c. grated fat-free Parmesan cheese, divided
21/3 c. skim lowfat milk
2 Tbsp. margarine
4 x Large eggs, light beaten
grnd nutmeg for garnish

1
Spray medium saucepan with cooking spray; heat over medium heat till warm.
2
Saute/fry onion and bell pepper till tender, about 5 min.
3
Stir in beans, tomato sauce, and mint; cook over medium heat till warm, about 5 min.
4
Spoon half the pasta into a 13x9-inch baking pan.
5
Spoon sauce over proportionately; sprinkle with 1/4 c. Parmesan cheese.
6
Spoon remaining macaroni on top.
7
Heat lowfat milk and margarine in a small saucepan over medium heat till warm, but not boiling.
8
Beat Large eggs in a medium bowl; whisk warm lowfat milk into Large eggs.
9
Pour lowfat milk mix over casserole; sprinkle with remaining cheese and nutmeg.
10
Bake at 350 till topping is set and browned, 50 to 60 min.
11
Let stand 5 min before cutting.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: extra virgin olive oil cooking spray, 2/3 c. minced onion, 1/2 c. minced green pepper, 1 c. cooked adzuki beans, and more.

Yes, Adzuki Bean Pastitsio Recipe falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!