Description
This Delicious Vegetarian Pizza Casserole with White Beans and Rice is a hearty and flavorful twist on traditional pizza. Loaded with nutritious ingredients like white beans, vegetables, and cheese, this casserole is a satisfying meal for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup uncooked rice
- 2 cups vegetable broth
Vegetable-Bean Mixture:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 1 red bell pepper (diced)
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 (15 oz) can white beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes (drained)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Toppings:
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley or basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook rice in vegetable broth. Meanwhile, sauté onion, bell pepper, and mushrooms.
- Add garlic and cook briefly. Stir in white beans, diced tomatoes, herbs, and seasonings.
- Combine cooked rice with vegetable-bean mixture.
- Transfer to baking dish, top with cheeses and olives.
- Bake until cheese is melted and bubbly. Garnish before serving.
Notes
- You can customize the toppings to suit your preferences.
- Enhance the flavor by adding extra seasonings before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish, Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired, Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (about 1/6 of casserole)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 560 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
