White Beans with Garlic Crumb Crust Recipe

Name: White Beans with Garlic Crumb Crust
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 dash olive oil; 1 small onion, roughly chopped; 2 cloves garlic, shredded; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 2 large tomatoes, chopped (you could easily substitute canned here, and Im sure itd work out fine, too); 1 zucchini, cut up; 12 red bell pepper, roughly cut; 1 can white kidney beans (I used 2 cups cooked romano beans in their place...); ¾ cup breadcrumbs (put one piece of bread in a food processor or blender); 2 cloves garlic, shredded; 1 tablespoon olive oil

Servings: persons

1 dash olive oil
1 small onion, roughly chopped
2 cloves garlic, shredded
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 large tomatoes, chopped (you could easily substitute canned here, and Im sure itd work out fine, too)
1 zucchini, cut up
12 red bell pepper, roughly cut
1 can white kidney beans (I used 2 cups cooked romano beans in their place...)
¾ cup breadcrumbs (put one piece of bread in a food processor or blender)
2 cloves garlic, shredded
1 tablespoon olive oil

1
I just flavoured this with a bit of salt, but if you had fresh basil, that'd be good, too.
2
the recipe called for one bay leaf and some thyme, but I don't have any around.
3
heat oil in a sauce pan, add onions and garlic.
4
add balsamic (and if you've got some leftover red wine, toss that in there, too), zucchini and pepper, cook until softened.
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add tomatoes, lower heat and simmer 20 min.
6
heat oven to 350 F, and grease a baking dish.
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combine the beans with the tomato mixture and pour into the pan.
8
mix together crust ingredients and sprinkle overtop.
9
bake 30 min.

565

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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

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 dash olive oil, 1 small onion, roughly chopped, 2 cloves garlic, shredded, 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, and more.

Yes, White Beans with Garlic Crumb Crust falls under the Vegetarian 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!

White Beans with Garlic Crumb Crust

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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