White Bean and Thyme Ring

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A savory ring of white beans and fresh herbs, baked to a golden crust. High-protein and aromatic, this dish shines as a vegetarian centerpiece. This Mediterranean-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs white beans, olive oil, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 140 calories and feeds 6, 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: 20 min Cook: 30 min Serves 6 Mediterranean cuisine 140 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9-inch ring mold.
  2. Step 2: In a food processor, pulse 1 can (15 oz) drained white beans until roughly chopped but not pureed.
  3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; add 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Add the chopped beans, 1/4 cup fresh thyme leaves, 1/4 cup chopped parsley, salt, and pepper; cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Step 5: Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs and 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese until evenly distributed.
  6. Step 6: Press the mixture firmly into the greased ring mold, smoothing the top surface.
  7. Step 7: Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and firm to the touch.
  8. Step 8: Let cool in the mold for 10 minutes, then carefully remove and let cool completely on a wire rack before serving.

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