Cheesy White Bean Tomato Bake

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5 from 2 votes

Cheesy White Bean Tomato Bake

This Cheesy White Bean Tomato Bake is easy to make, flavorful, and delicious. It's the perfect appetizer or side dish for dinner.

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Course: Appetizers, Dips, Side Dish

Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired

Diet: Gluten Free

Servings:

Calories: 146.04kcal

Author: Tracey Gene

Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
1 shallot minced
3 garlic minced
pinch of salt
pinch of black pepper
2 cups white beans such as navy beans or butter beans
14.5 oz fire-roasted diced tomatoes
½ cup chicken broth or substitute veggie broth
1 tbsp tomato paste
2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp dried oregano
pinch of red chili flakes optional
2-3 tbsp lime juice
pinch of salt plus more to taste
¾ cup Mexican Cheese Blend

Toppings

cilantro
hot sauce
sour cream
cotija cheese

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400° F.
Sauté Shallot and Garlic. Add olive oil to a cast-iron skillet or oven-safe pan once it’s preheated over medium-high heat.
Add the minced shallot and garlic and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir until the shallots start to caramelize, about 2 minutes.
2 tbsp olive oil, 1 shallot, 3 garlic, pinch of salt, pinch of black pepper
Stir in Beans, Tomatoes, Broth, and Spices. Add the white beans, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and broth to the same pan.
Add the seasoning (chili powder, smoked paprika, oregano, red chili flakes, and a pinch of salt) and carefully mix everything. Bring to a simmer and reduce heat, and continue simmering for 5 minutes or until the liquid has reduced almost in half.
2 cups white beans, 14.5 oz fire-roasted diced tomatoes, 1/2 cup chicken broth, 1 tbsp tomato paste, 2 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp dried oregano, pinch of red chili flakes
Taste and Season. Add 1-2 tablespoons of fresh lime juice and stir everything. Taste the sauce, and determine if you need to add a generous pinch of salt for flavor or more lime juice for balance.
Take a spoonful of the sauce and add to a small bowl. Add a drop of lime juice and taste. If it tastes better, add more lime juice to the pan. Repeat with a sprinkle of salt. Repeat one more time until you find that perfect balance.
2-3 tbsp lime juice, pinch of salt
Add Cheese and Bake. Generously sprinkle cheese all over the top of the bean mixture and carefully transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Cook for 20 minutes or once the cheese starts to turn brown.
3/4 cup Mexican Cheese Blend
Serve and Enjoy. Carefully remove from the oven and add toppings, such as cilantro, hot sauce, and sour cream, and enjoy.

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