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Beans
Nutrients per serving
  • 1 Main Course Serving
  • Protein: 17.0 grams
  • Fat: 18.0 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 32.0 grams
  • Calories: 358

Beans

Skillet Ratatouille with Beans and Two Cheeses

This colourful and fresh-tasting meatless main course makes a great hot lunch. To serve at dinner, or for especially hearty appetites, add a little meat or fish. The anchovies 'melt' during cooking and leave behind just a piquant flavour note.

Preparation Time: 15 Minutes
Cooking Time: 25 Minutes
Servings: 4 as a main course, or 6 as a side dish
Ingredients:
  • 1/4 cup (50 mL) olive oil
  • 3 Ontario Greenhouse Sweet Peppers (mixed colours), cut in bite-size pieces
  • 2 Ontario Greenhouse tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 red onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves Ontario Garlic, minced
  • 1 can (50 g) anchoives, drained
  • Pinch granulated sugar
  • 1 can (19 oz/540 mL) lima beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) each of chopped fresh oregano and parsley
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) capers
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup (50 mL) grated Parmesan cheese
Preparation:

Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add sweet peppers, tomatoes, onion, garlic, anchovies and sugar; cook, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender and lightly browned.

Stir in beans, oregano, parsley, vinegar and capers; cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses; cover and cook for 2 minutes or until cheeses have melted. Serve from skillet.