Veggie Bean Casserole
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I serve this as a meatless main dish, but it also makes a nice side dish. It freezes and reheats well, so I’ll sometimes double the recipe. It has a colorful combination of carrots, corn, beans and tomatoes.
SERVINGS: 8
CATEGORY: Main Dish
METHOD: Baked
TIME: Prep: 30 min. Bake: 45 min.
Ingredients:
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery ribs, chopped
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 medium green pepper, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 2 cups frozen corn
- 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons picante sauce
Directions:
In a large ovenproof saucepan or Dutch oven, saute the carrots, celery, onion, green pepper and garlic in oil for 5 minutes. Add chili powder and cumin; saute 2 minutes longer. Stir in the remaining ingredients; bring to a boil.
Cover and bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until thickened and vegetables are tender. Yield: 8 servings.