white bean, spinach and couscous bake

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3 Pinches
Whitewater, WI
Updated on Jul 11, 2017

This is inspired by a recipe from a gluten-free website. You can used brown-rice couscous if gluten is an issue. Couscous, or kuskus is common in Turkey, as well as other areas bordering the Mediterranean.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Bake
yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup couscous, prepared according to package directions
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can fire roasted tomatoes (14.5oz) drained, reserve liquid
  • 15 ounces white beans (14.5 oz will do)
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, plus additional for garnish
  • 1/3 cup pine nuts or walnuts, broken into small pieces
  • 5 cups baby spinach
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • - black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

How To Make white bean, spinach and couscous bake

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 375°F. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Gently saute the onion until tender about 4-5 minutes then add the minced garlic and saute 2-3 minutes more until softened and onions are translucent.
  • Step 2
    Add the drained fire roasted tomatoes and crush any large chunks. Add the white beans and allow to cook for 5-7 minutes or until beans are warmed through, stirring frequently.
  • Step 3
    Add the fresh spinach and gently turn and toss so that it will start to wilt, about 1-2 minutes.
  • Step 4
    In a large bowl combine half of the precooked couscous, reserved tomato juice, minced basil, nuts, salt and pepper; mix thoroughly.
  • Step 5
    Fold the bean and tomato mixture into the couscous mixture until combined then spread half of it into the bottom of a shallow baking dish or individual ramekins. Sprinkle the feta evenly over the dish then top with the remaining couscous mixture.
  • Step 6
    Cover the dish with foil and bake 15-25 minutes until warmed through and bubbly. At the very end of the cooking time uncover the baking dish and put it under the broiler just to lightly brown the top, 1-2 minutes.

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Keyword: #walnuts
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Ingredient: Pasta
Method: Bake
Category: Casseroles

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