Roasted White Beans Recipe Video

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers similar health benefits with a higher smoke point.

garlic

🥗Healthier: shallots

💰Cheaper: onion

Shallots provide a milder flavor, while onions are more economical.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lime juice adds acidity with a different flavor profile, while vinegar is often less expensive.

Soak the dry white beans overnight and then cook them until tender.

Chop red and orange bell peppers and add them to a mixing bowl.

Chop onion and garlic, then add them to the mixing bowl.

Add oregano and salt to the mixing bowl and stir to combine.

Pour canola oil into the mixing bowl and mix well.

Dilute tomato paste with water and add it to the mixture, stirring to combine.

Add whole tomatoes to the mixture gently to keep them intact.

Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and cover it with a lid.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Bake in the oven for about 40 minutes, covered.

Check the beans for tenderness by testing with a knife.

Remove the lid for the last 5 minutes of baking to allow the top to brown and crisp up.

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