Cheesy White Bean and Tomato Bake with Garlic Herb Crust

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A comforting baked casserole featuring tender white beans, fresh tomatoes, and a golden cheesy herb topping. This Italian-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs canned white beans, cherry tomatoes, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. In a medium bowl, combine 2 cups drained white beans, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 2 tbsp olive oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme, 3/4 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Toss gently until coated.
  2. Step 2: Transfer the bean and tomato mixture to a greased 8x8-inch baking dish and spread evenly.
  3. Step 3: In a small bowl, mix 1 cup grated mozzarella, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan, 1/2 cup bread crumbs, and 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley.
  4. Step 4: Sprinkle the cheese and herb crumb mixture evenly over the beans and tomatoes.
  5. Step 5: Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until the cheese topping is golden and bubbling and the tomatoes are soft.
  6. Step 6: Let the bake rest for 5 minutes before serving warm as a hearty vegetarian main or side dish.

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