Best 2 Spinach And Bean Casserole Recipes

Calling all veggie lovers! Feast your eyes on a delightful dish that combines the goodness of spinach and beans in a creamy casserole. This comforting dish is not only packed with nutrients but also versatile enough to cater to various dietary preferences. Whether you're a vegan seeking a hearty and wholesome meal or a meat-eater looking to incorporate more plant-based options into your diet, this spinach and bean casserole is sure to satisfy. With its blend of fresh spinach, tender beans, creamy sauce, and a touch of cheese, this casserole promises a symphony of flavors and textures that will leave you craving for more. Dive into the recipe and discover how to create this delectable dish, along with two exciting variations that cater to different taste preferences and dietary restrictions.

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BEAN, SAUSAGE, AND SPINACH CASSEROLE

Bean, Sausage, and Spinach Casserole image

A bunch of Swiss Chard, 3 to 5 cups, stems removed, chopped, can be used instead of spinach. Swiss Chard is hard to find where I live, and the difference in taste is minimal. Red Swiss Chard can be used to give the dish a different visual appeal.

Provided by Starman5

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 6 1 cup servings, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 lb Italian sausage (I like the hot better than the mild)
1 small bunch fresh spinach leaves, chopped (3 to 5 cups) or 1 small one 1 pound package of frozen cut spinach leaves, thawed
2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans or 2 (15 ounce) cans great northern beans
1 onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
1 tablespoon fennel seeds, ground or 1 small fennel bulb, finely chopped
2 tablespoons sage, fresh and chopped or 1 tablespoon dried ground sage
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

Remove the casing from the Italian sausage and brown over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes, until lightly browned. Remove sausage and when cooled, crumble the sausage.
Add the fennel, onion, and garlic to the skillet and cook over medium heat until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
In a large bowl, mix the fennel, onion, and garlic with the spinach, beans, sausage, Parmesan cheese, sage, salt and pepper. Spoon the mixture into an 8 by 8 inch baking dish.
Cover the dish with tin foil and bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees.
Optional: Substitute 1 (15 oz) can white Kidney beans (cannelloni beans), and 1 (15 oz) can Kidney beans, or 2 (15 0z) cans of Navy beans for the 2 (15 oz) cans of Kidney beans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 580.5, Fat 28.6, SaturatedFat 11.7, Cholesterol 65.1, Sodium 1402.7, Carbohydrate 43.1, Fiber 9.9, Sugar 2.2, Protein 38.4

SPINACH AND BEAN CASSEROLE

Spinach and Bean Casserole image

This is one of my favorite recipes, tasty and genuine. I hope you all enjoy it.

Provided by Venia

Categories Main Dish Recipes Casserole Recipes Vegetable

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 cup dry black-eyed peas
¼ cup olive oil
1 onion, chopped
3 cups fresh spinach
1 (28 ounce) can peeled and diced tomatoes
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon fennel seed, ground

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Cook black-eye peas in a pressure cooker for 12 minutes.
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium high heat. Saute onion with spinach, tomatoes, salt and fennel for 15 minutes.
Combine beans with spinach mixture in a 2 quart casserole dish.
Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282.1 calories, Carbohydrate 28.7 g, Fat 14.2 g, Fiber 8.8 g, Protein 9.7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 1707.3 mg, Sugar 9.6 g

Tips:

To save time, use frozen spinach instead of fresh spinach. Just be sure to thaw it and drain it well before using it in the casserole.
If you don't have any canned beans on hand, you can cook dried beans instead. Just be sure to soak them overnight before cooking them.
Feel free to add other vegetables to the casserole, such as chopped carrots, celery, or bell peppers.
To make the casserole more cheesy, you can add an extra cup of shredded cheese to the top before baking it.
Serve the casserole with a side of crusty bread or a green salad.

Conclusion:

Spinach and Bean Casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is packed with protein, fiber, and vitamins, and it can be easily tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you serve it as a main course or a side dish, this casserole is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.