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Pesto Parmesan Family Table White Bean Tomato Bake with Citrus Slaw, an original WorkLife Meal Plan recipe

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Pesto Parmesan Family Table White Bean Tomato Bake with Citrus Slaw

Basil pesto and nutty Parmesan for instant weeknight appeal. This recipe bakes creamy white beans, tomatoes, greens, and a crisp whole-grain topping in one dish, balanced for familiar flavor and easy family-style serving, with a fresh, crunchy side built into the recipe. It is designed for dependable prep, familiar groceries, and a calm family dinner.

Pantry-friendlyHigh fiberOne dishFamily favoriteProduce-forward
Prep15 min
Cook28 min
Serves4
Total43 min
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What you’ll need

Ingredients

  • 2 cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
  • 4 cups chopped kale
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
  • 1 cup whole-grain breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
  • 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/3 cup basil pesto
  • 1/3 cup finely grated Parmesan
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage
  • 1 tbsp fresh citrus juice
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Make it happen

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat the oven to 400°F and lightly oil a 2-quart baking dish.

  2. 2

    Stir beans, tomatoes, kale, onion, salt, and 1/3 cup basil pesto and 1/3 cup finely grated Parmesan directly in the dish.

  3. 3

    Combine breadcrumbs, mozzarella, and olive oil; scatter evenly over the beans.

  4. 4

    Bake for 25–28 minutes until bubbling and deeply golden. Rest for 5 minutes, add Parmesan and a few torn basil leaves, and serve.

  5. 5

    Massage the cabbage with citrus juice and a pinch of salt; serve on top or alongside.

Estimated per serving

Nutrition at a glance

Estimates are provided for planning and are not medical advice.

490calories23gprotein14gfiber