White Beans with Mushrooms and Marinara
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
45755 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
White Beans with Mushrooms and Marinara
Description
The recipe starts by gently sautéing mushrooms with olive oil, salt, and pepper until their moisture evaporates, concentrating their flavor. Garlic is added for additional aroma before incorporating tender butter beans and marinara sauce seasoned with basil and red pepper flakes for mild heat. Once warmed through, shredded mozzarella is layered on top and baked until melted. A final broil step adds a golden, slightly crisp cheese crust, enhancing the dish's texture and flavor contrast.
This hearty bean and mushroom preparation works well as a main vegetarian meal or as a side dish. It can be served with bread or a fresh salad to complement its robust tomato-based flavor.
If you do not have an oven-safe skillet, transfer the mixture to a baking dish before adding cheese and baking. Watch the broiling cheese carefully to prevent burning.
Ingredients
- 8 oz. mushrooms $2.29
- 2 Tbsp olive oil $0.32
- 1 pinch salt $0.05
- 1 pinch black pepper $0.05
- 2 cloves garlic $0.16
- 2 cups marinara sauce $1.00, or more to your liking
- 2 oz. cans butter beans $2.00
- 1/2 tsp basil $0.05, dried
- 1 pinch crushed red pepper $0.02
- 4 oz. mozzarella cheese $0.65
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Wash and slice the mushrooms. Add the mushrooms, olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper to a deep skillet. Sauté the mushrooms until they have wilted and all the moisture in the skillet has evaporated.
- While the mushrooms are sautéing, mince the garlic, drain and rinse the butter beans. Add the garlic to the skillet with the mushrooms and sauté for 2 minutes more.
- Add the rinsed butter beans, marinara, basil, and red pepper to the skillet. Stir everything to combine, then allow it to heat through, stirring occasionally.
- While the skillet is heating through, shred the mozzarella. Top the skillet with the mozzarella, then cover the skillet with foil. Transfer the skillet to the oven* and bake for 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
- Once the cheese has melted, remove the foil, switch the oven to broil, and broil the skillet for a few minutes more to brown the cheese (watch closely, as browning can happen quickly with the broiler). Serve hot, with garlic bread for dipping!
Notes
- If an oven-safe skillet is unavailable, move the dish to a casserole dish before baking with cheese.
- Adjust the amount of marinara sauce to your preference for consistency and flavor.
- Broil the cheese topping attentively as it can brown quickly.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 45755 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 457.55kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 58.15g | 19% |
| Protein | 25.15g | 50% |
| Fat | 15.38g | 24% |
| Sodium | 946.05mg | 39% |
| Fiber | 11.98g | 48% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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