Vegetarian
Smoky Chipotle Lunchbox-Later White Bean Tomato Bake with Parmesan Broccoli
Warm smoke with a family-friendly chile kick. This recipe bakes creamy white beans, tomatoes, greens, and a crisp whole-grain topping in one dish, planned to hold well for tomorrow's lunch, with a familiar vegetable boost. It is designed for dependable prep, familiar groceries, and a calm family dinner.
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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 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp minced chipotle in adobo
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2 cups small broccoli florets
- 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan
Make it happen
Directions
- 1
Heat the oven to 400°F and lightly oil a 2-quart baking dish.
- 2
Stir beans, tomatoes, kale, onion, salt, and 1 tsp smoked paprika and 1 tbsp minced chipotle in adobo directly in the dish.
- 3
Combine breadcrumbs, mozzarella, and olive oil; scatter evenly over the beans.
- 4
Bake for 25–28 minutes until bubbling and deeply golden. Rest for 5 minutes, add lime juice and chopped cilantro, and serve.
- 5
Cook the broccoli until crisp-tender and toss with Parmesan before folding it into the meal.
Estimated per serving
Nutrition at a glance
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