Healthy Bean & Leek Casserole
Healthy Bean & Leek Casserole that is super nutritious.The perfect combination of the superfood that beans are and antioxidant-rich veggies.With only whole natural plant ingredients, this is a dish that is truly healthy and delicious.
Ingredients
- 3 cups (400 g) white kidney beans, dry, soaked or 8 cups cooked beans
- 1 large carrot, chopped
- 4 leeks, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 2 tsp savory
- 2 tsp mint
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp paprika
- salt to taste
- 3 tbsp ground flax seeds
- 3 tbsp corn flour
- 2½ cups water
Instructions
- If you use dry beans, soak them overnight. Rinse and boil in plenty of water until soft.
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Put the chopped carrot, leek, celery, and tomatoes in a pot with half a cup of water. Season with half of the spices (1 tsp savory, 1 tsp mint, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp paprika, and salt). Cook for 10 mins stirring occasionally.
- Place the cooked beans in a casserole dish or baking pan. Fold in the cooked veggies, the other half of the seasoning, and ground flax seeds. Stir everything well.
- In a bowl mix the corn flour with the water and add it to the beans. They should be slightly covered by the liquid.
- Bake for 20 mins.
Notes
- Skip the first step if you use cooked beans.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 785kcalCarbohydrates: 164gProtein: 41gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 1946mgFiber: 34gSugar: 48g
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