Baked Vegetables With White Beans Recipes

BAKED VEGETABLES WITH WHITE BEANS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Blanch broccoli 2 minutes, remove with slotted spoon and plunge into cold water. Drain and pat dry; place in large bowl. Cook potatoes in same water about 7 minutes. Drain well and add to broccoli. Stir in tomatoes, white beans, and olives.
• In a small bowl, combine olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Pour over vegetables and toss gently to coat. Season with basil and oregano to taste if you like.
• Spread half of vegetable mixture in a shallow 12x7" baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with half the cheese. Spoon on remaining vegetables and top with remaining Parmesan.
• Cover with foil, and bake about 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Remove foil and bake 5 more minutes.

GARLIC ROASTED VEGETABLES & WHITE BEANS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425ºF.
• Roast the garlic: Place the garlic in a piece of aluminum foil large enough to cover. Drizzle the garlic with olive oil, Rub the oil onto the exposed cloves. Toss the rosemary leaves onto the garlic and wrap. Place the garlic in the oven.
• Roast the veggies: Transfer the potatoes, carrots, and tomatoes to a large casserole dish. Drizzle with olive oil. Add the minced rosemary, and thyme. Add 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, and salt to taste. Toss the ingredients until the vegetables are evenly coated. Place the vegetables in a single layer.
• Remove the garlic from the oven and place it in the center of the vegetables. Roast for about 30 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork tender, tossing after 15 minutes.
• Assemble: Unwrap the garlic and squeeze to remove the cloves. Add the cloves to the vegetables. Mix in the beans. Add more balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper to taste. Stir to combine.

ROASTED RED-PEPPER SALAD WITH ANCHOVY WHITE BEANS

Steps:

• Char bell peppers over the flames of a gas burner, turning with tongs until blackened and blistered, about 10 minutes. (Alternatively, broil them 2 or 3 inches from heat source.) Transfer peppers to a bowl, cover with a plate, and let stand until cool. Scrape off skins with a paring knife and wipe flesh clean with a paper towel. Keeping stems intact, cut peppers in half lengthwise, then remove and discard seeds. Arrange on a platter and season with salt and pepper.
• Whisk together anchovies, garlic, vinegar, oil, and parsley in a medium bowl. Add beans and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon over peppers and top with Parmesan and greens.