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Make-Ahead Lemon Herb White Bean Tomato Bake with Parmesan Broccoli

For nights that call for something make-ahead, this recipe bakes creamy white beans, tomatoes, greens, and a crisp whole-grain topping in one dish. Bright citrus and garden herbs, balanced by a familiar vegetable boost.

LunchDinnerPicnicVegetarianHigh-fiberOvenPantry-friendlyHigh fiberOne dishMake aheadKid-friendly
Prep48 min
Cook28 min
Serves3
Total76 min
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What you’ll need

Ingredients

  • 2 cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
  • 4 cups chopped kale
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
  • 1 cup whole-grain breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
  • 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley
  • 2 cups small broccoli florets
  • 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan
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Make it happen

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat the oven to 400°F and lightly oil a 2-quart baking dish.

  2. 2

    Stir beans, tomatoes, kale, onion, salt, and 1 lemon, zested and juiced and 2 tsp dried oregano directly in the dish.

  3. 3

    Combine breadcrumbs, mozzarella, and olive oil; scatter evenly over the beans.

  4. 4

    Bake for 25–28 minutes until bubbling and deeply golden. Rest for 5 minutes, add lemon juice and parsley, and serve.

  5. 5

    Cook the broccoli until crisp-tender and toss with Parmesan before folding it into the meal.

Estimated per serving

Nutrition at a glance

Recipe makes 3 servings. Values are planning estimates, not medical advice.

1 portion
485calories23gprotein51gcarbs21gfat14gfiber597mgsodium