High Protein Cheesy Baked Beans
Boost your meal prep with this hearty and satisfying recipe for High Protein Cheesy Baked Beans, a wholesome dish packed with flavor and nutrition. Combining the creamy richness of cheddar and low-fat cottage cheese with a medley of navy and kidney beans, this oven-baked delight is elevated by the vibrant flavors of sautéed onions, garlic, green bell peppers, and diced tomatoes. Aromatic herbs like oregano and basil, along with a touch of smoky paprika, add depth to this protein-packed casserole. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or meal prep, this dish is ready in about an hour and serves up to four. Whether you're looking for a vegetarian main course or a high-protein side dish, this recipe delivers on deliciousness and versatility.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups canned navy beans
- 1 cup canned kidney beans
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 medium onion
- 1 medium green bell pepper
- 2 units garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Drain and rinse the canned navy beans and canned kidney beans and set aside.
Chop the onion, green bell pepper, and garlic cloves finely.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and green bell pepper to the skillet, and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add garlic to the skillet and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Stir in the drained beans, diced tomatoes, dried oregano, dried basil, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Cook the mixture for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together, then remove from heat.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the shredded cheddar cheese and low-fat cottage cheese.
In a baking dish, spread half of the bean mixture, followed by half of the cheese mixture.
Repeat with the remaining bean mixture and cheese mixture, creating layers.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
Remove the foil and continue to bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
Let the dish cool for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1940 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 70.9 g | 91% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.2 g | 136% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 121 mg | 40% | |
| Sodium | 4946 mg | 215% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 218.3 g | 79% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 51.8 g | 185% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.0 g | ||
| Protein | 111.5 g | 223% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1233 mg | 95% | |
| Iron | 19.1 mg | 106% | |
| Potassium | 4502 mg | 96% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
