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Creamy Lemon-Parmesan Spinach & White Bean Casserole

by Nicole Hopper

🔥 443 kcal👤 6 servings👨‍🍳👨‍🍳👨‍🍳 Hard
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This comforting casserole is creamy and satisfying, thanks to protein- and fiber-rich white beans, hearty quinoa and a silky Parmesan-spiked spinach sauce.

#white bean casserole#Dinner

Step-by-step instructions

0/4 done
  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 375°F. Combine rinsed quinoa and 1⅓ cups broth in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook until the liquid is absorbed and the quinoa is tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

    Step 1
  2. 2

    Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add ½ cup onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon garlic, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning and ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

    Step 2
  3. 3

    Sprinkle 2 tablespoons flour over the onion mixture; cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Slowly stir in 2 cups milk; cook, stirring often, until slightly thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Gradually add 12 ounces spinach; cook, stirring often, until wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in rinsed beans, 1 tablespoon lemon zest and ½ teaspoon salt. Add softened cream cheese; cook, stirring constantly, until melted and fully incorporated, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in the cooked quinoa until evenly combined. Sprinkle with 1 cup Parmesan.

    Step 3
  4. 4

    Bake until the cheese is melted and the mixture is bubbling around the edges, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in 3 tablespoons lemon juice before serving.

Ingredients (16)

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¾ cup quinoa, rinsed

1⅓ cups lower-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth

1⅓ cups lower-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

½ cup chopped yellow onion

½ cup chopped yellow onion

minced garlic

minced garlic

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

½ teaspoon crushed red pepper

½ teaspoon crushed red pepper

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

2 cups whole milk

2 cups whole milk

12 ounces baby spinach

12 ounces baby spinach

2 (15½-ounce) cans no-salt-added cannellini beans, rinsed

2 (15½-ounce) cans no-salt-added cannellini beans, rinsed

1 tablespoon grated lemon zest

1 tablespoon grated lemon zest

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon salt

4 ounces cream cheese, softened

4 ounces cream cheese, softened

1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

3 tablespoons lemon juice

3 tablespoons lemon juice

Originally from eatingwell.com

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