Best 2 Spinach And Bean Casserole Recipes

If you're looking for a hearty, flavorful, and nutritious meal, look no further than spinach and bean casserole. This classic dish is a potluck staple, and for good reason. It's easy to make, can be tailored to your preferences, and is always a crowd-pleaser. Whether you're a vegetarian or meat-eater, this casserole is sure to satisfy your taste buds. With its combination of creamy sauce, tender spinach, and hearty beans, this dish is sure to become a family favorite.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

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 for Making Spinach and Bean Casserole

Choose fresh, tender spinach. Avoid wilted or yellowed spinach.
Rinse the spinach thoroughly to remove any dirt or grit.
Use a variety of beans. This will give your casserole a more complex flavor and texture.
Don't overcook the beans. They should be tender but still hold their shape.
Use a flavorful cheese. A sharp cheddar or Parmesan cheese will add a lot of flavor to the casserole.
Season the casserole to taste. Add salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste.
Serve the casserole hot. It can be served as a main course or a side dish.

Conclusion

Spinach and bean casserole is a delicious, nutritious, and easy-to-make dish. It's a great way to use up leftover spinach and beans, and it's also a great meal for busy weeknights. This casserole is also a good source of protein, fiber, and vitamins. With its cheesy, creamy sauce and tender spinach and beans, this casserole is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.