Rustic Roasted Vegetable Bake with Cannellini Beans Recipe
This Rustic Roasted Vegetable Bake with Cannellini Beans is a vibrant, wholesome dish featuring a colorful medley of zucchini, cherry tomatoes, carrots, red onion, potatoes, and eggplant, all roasted to perfection with garlic and fresh herbs. Enhanced by creamy cannellini beans, this hearty bake is an ideal warm main or side dish that balances comforting flavors with nutritious ingredients.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 2 medium zucchini
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 3 medium carrots
- 1 large red onion
- 3 medium potatoes
- 1 small eggplant
Legumes
- 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
Seasoning & Oils
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) ensuring it reaches the perfect temperature for roasting your vegetables evenly.
- Prepare Vegetables: Wash all vegetables thoroughly. Chop zucchini, carrots, onion, potatoes, and eggplant into similar-sized bite pieces to promote consistent roasting and texture.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine all chopped vegetables, minced garlic, olive oil, chopped rosemary, thyme leaves, salt, and black pepper. Toss everything together until all pieces are evenly coated with oil and seasoning.
- Arrange for Roasting: Transfer the vegetable mixture into a large baking dish, spreading them out evenly to avoid overcrowding which ensures crisp roasting instead of steaming.
- Add Cannellini Beans: Gently fold in the drained and rinsed cannellini beans into the vegetables, distributing them throughout without mashing.
- Roast: Place the dish in the preheated oven and roast for 35–45 minutes. Stir the vegetables once halfway through to achieve an even roast and a beautiful golden color.
- Rest and Garnish: Once the vegetables are tender and golden, remove from oven. Let the dish rest for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Optionally, garnish with fresh herbs for an extra aromatic finish.
- Serve: Serve warm. This rustic bake works wonderfully as a nutritious main course or a hearty side dish.
Notes
- To ensure thorough roasting, do not overcrowd the baking dish; use two dishes if necessary.
- For more vibrant color and added flavor, consider adding bell peppers or sweet potatoes to the mix.
- For a cheesy variation, sprinkle crumbled feta or grated parmesan on top just before serving.
Keywords: roasted vegetables, cannellini beans, vegetable bake, Mediterranean, healthy dinner, vegetarian meal, oven roasted, comfort food
