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Tuscan Garlic Lunchbox-Later White Bean Tomato Bake with Roasted Chickpeas, an original WorkLife Meal Plan recipe

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Tuscan Garlic Lunchbox-Later White Bean Tomato Bake with Roasted Chickpeas

Tomato, garlic, and rosemary-inspired comfort. 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 extra plant protein and texture. It is designed for dependable prep, familiar groceries, and a calm family dinner.

Pantry-friendlyHigh fiberOne dishGreat leftoversPlant protein
Prep14 min
Cook29 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
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • 1/2 cup crushed tomatoes
  • 1 can chickpeas, rinsed, drained, and patted dry
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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 3 garlic cloves, minced and 1 tsp dried rosemary 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 fresh basil and a drizzle of olive oil, and serve.

  5. 5

    Roast or skillet-crisp the chickpeas until golden and add them during the final five minutes.

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Nutrition at a glance

Estimates are provided for planning and are not medical advice.

520calories28gprotein18gfiber