White beans with tomatoes, baked in the oven

4 servings

90 minutes

Baked white beans with tomatoes is a cozy and hearty dish rooted in American cuisine but with deep Mediterranean culinary traditions. The soft and creamy white beans soak up a rich tomato sauce with garlic, onion, and parsley, creating a harmony of flavors. Baking brings the ingredients together, allowing the aromas to fully develop. This dish is perfect for cold evenings when you crave something warm and filling. It pairs well with crusty bread, complementing it with sweet and spicy notes. Vegetarian, nutritious, and protein-rich, it can be a wonderful main dish or part of a family dinner. Its deep flavor and simplicity of preparation make it a true find for home-cooked meal lovers.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 386.4
• Proteins: 11.4g
• Fats: 23.8g
• Carbohydrates: 31.5g

Ingredients

• Asturian beans (white beans): 500 g
• Canned tomatoes: 450 g
• Garlic: 4 clove
• Onion: 1 head
• Vegetable oil: 0.5 glass
• Parsley: 1 bunch
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Soak the beans overnight. The next day, boil until cooked, drain the water, and set aside.

   Required ingredients:

   • Asturian beans (white beans): 500 g

2. While the beans are boiling, we make the sauce. Mash the tomatoes in their own juice. Add crushed garlic, onion sliced into half rings, parsley, oil, salt and pepper. Stir and put on the heat to simmer a bit.

   Required ingredients:

   • Canned tomatoes: 450 g
   • Garlic: 4 cloves
   • Onion: 1 head
   • Parsley: 1 bunch
   • Vegetable oil: 0.5 glass
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

3. Place the cooked beans in a baking dish, pour with sauce, cover with a lid, and put in the oven for 40 minutes at 180 degrees.

   Required ingredients:

   • Asturian beans (white beans): 500 g
   • Canned tomatoes: 450 g

4. When the beans are ready, take them out of the oven, stir, and let them sit for 10-15 minutes.