Layered Bean Casserole
Layered Bean Casserole is a variety of canned beans, onion, garlic, mustard, a hint of brown sugar, molasses, Italian parsley and beer
Recipe Tips:
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Layer your favorite bean varieties.
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I don’t recommend dark ale beer such as stout. The flavors can be overpowering. A medium bodied beer works well.
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Substitute a non-alcoholic beer. There are many good ones these days.
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Other spice suggestions include: paprika, a hint of cayenne pepper, if you like it spicy.
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Dried herbs such as oregano, thyme, and basil are good options to add for layers of flavor.
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Cheeses that make delicious additions:
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goat cheese (my preferred healthiest choice)
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feta cheese
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cheddar cheese (yellow or white cheddar)
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smoked gouda
Serving Suggestions:
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The ideal side dish to hamburgers, grilled chicken, and bratwursts.
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Serve as a stand-alone entree or appetizer with fresh vegetables or chips.
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Perfect as a vegan entree or side dish to salads and veggie burgers.
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1 cup minced white onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon dry mustard
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
2 tablespoons molasses
2 cups "medium brew" beer
Sea salt to taste, about 1/2 teaspoon
Black pepper to taste, about 1/2 teaspoon
1 15-ounce can lima beans or butter beans, drained, liquid reserved
1 15-ounce can dark red kidney beans, drained, liquid reserved
1 15-ounce can pinto beans, drained, liquid reserved
1 15-ounce can black beans, drained, liquid reserved
1 15-ounce can white Great Northern beans, drained, liquid reserved
1/4 cup chopped Italian flat-leaf parsley
Optional:
1/2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
More spicy:
1 serrano pepper, seeded and diced
Preheat oven to 325*F.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the onion, garlic, dry mustard, and brown sugar and stir together.
Stir in the molasses, beer, salt and pepper and combine well.
Drain all the beans and reserve the liquid in one bowl; stir together.
In an 8x8 or 9x9 casserole dish, layer the lima beans on the bottom of casserole dish.
Layer the dark red kidney beans on top of the lima beans.
Top the red kidney beans with 1/4 of the onion / beer mixture.
If adding the jalapeno or serrano pepper, sprinkle the diced peppers throughout as you add each layer.
Top with the pinto beans.
Top with 1/4 of the onion / beer mixture.
Top with the black beans.
Top with 1/4 of the onion / beer mixture.
Top with the Northern beans.
Finish with the remaining onion / beer mixture.
If bean casserole appears it may be dry, add a 1/4 cup of the mixed drained bean liquid.
Remaining liquid can be saved and used to cook rice dishes, quinoa, soups, or stews; liquid may be freezed and use for later recipes.
Place in preheated oven for about 1 hour.
When ready to serve, top with parsley.
Optional:
Add your favorite cheese: goat cheese, feta or cheddar.
Serve with grilled sausages, chicken, meats including hamburgers.
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