Sweet And Savory Vegetarian Bean Casserole Recipe

Name: Sweet And Savory Vegetarian Bean Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 large onion, diced; 1 apple, peeled, cored and grated (I like Granny Smiths); 2 medium carrots, peeled and grated; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 1/4 cups broth (or water); 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon dried mustard powder; 1/2 teaspoon oregano; 1 teaspoon cumin; 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar; salt and pepper; 3 cups cooked beans, of your choice; Garnish; scallion; sour cream

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large onion, diced
1 apple, peeled, cored and grated (I like Granny Smiths)
2 medium carrots, peeled and grated
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 1/4 cups broth (or water)
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon dried mustard powder
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon cumin
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
salt and pepper
3 cups cooked beans, of your choice
Garnish
scallion
sour cream

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
*In non-stick pan heat the oil and saute the onions, apples and carrots for 5 minutes until softened.
3
Mix together the tomato paste with the stock (or water).
4
Add all the other ingredients except for the beans and garnishes to the pan with the onions, apples and carrots.
5
Stir well, cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
6
Add the beans and transfer the mixture into an ovenproof casserole. Cover and bake at 350 degrees. for 35-40 minutes. Do not allow to dry out. Add more stock to beans if necessary.
7
Garnish with swirls of sour cream and thinly sliced scallions if desired.
8
*NOTE: I usually prepare this bean casserole a day in advance; up to the point before baking to allow the ingredients to marry.

380

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 large onion, diced, 1 apple, peeled, cored and grated (I like Granny Smiths), 2 medium carrots, peeled and grated, and more.

Yes, Sweet And Savory Vegetarian Bean Casserole falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

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Sweet And Savory Vegetarian Bean Casserole

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Variations & substitutions

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