If you want to make this once and have it again over several days, cover it, and keep it in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat, covered, in a 350F oven for about 20 minutes.
Ingredients:
1 ½ cans (14 – 19 oz) cannelloni or other white beans, rinsed and drained, with 1/3 cup liquid reserved
1 Tbsp olive oil
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp garlic powder
1/8 tsp black pepper
1 ½ Tbsp chopped fresh basil
3 Tbsp grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 425F.
2. Place beans and reserved liquid in large mixing bowl, and partially mash beans against side of bowl with wooden spoon. Stir in oil, salt, garlic powder, and pepper. Mix in basil.
3. Place in shallow 2 to 3-cup baking dish, and sprinkle with cheese. Bake until bubbly 15 to 20 minutes. Serve hot or warm.
Nutritional Information:
Per Serving
92 Calories
11g Carbohydrate
4g Protein
4g Fat
1g Saturated Fat
2mg Cholesterol
3g Fiber
390mg Sodium
Diet Exchanges: 0 Milk, 0 Vegetable, 0 Fruit, ½ Bread, ½ Meat, ½ Fat
