white bean, spinach and couscous bake
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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.
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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
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Step 1Preheat 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.
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Step 2Add 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.
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Step 3Add the fresh spinach and gently turn and toss so that it will start to wilt, about 1-2 minutes.
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Step 4In a large bowl combine half of the precooked couscous, reserved tomato juice, minced basil, nuts, salt and pepper; mix thoroughly.
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Step 5Fold 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.
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Step 6Cover 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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Diet:
Vegetarian
Keyword:
#walnuts
Keyword:
#turkish
Ingredient:
Pasta
Method:
Bake
Culture:
Middle Eastern
Category:
Casseroles
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