Portuguese Bean Casserole
A hearty casserole made with portuguese sausage and beans, perfect for a cold evening. This dish is influenced by traditional portuguese cuisine and is a great alternative for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
- ●1 lb Portuguese Sausage
- ●1 can (15 oz) Canned Kidney Beans
- ●1 medium Onion
- ●3 cloves Garlic
- ●2 tbsp Tomato Paste
- ●1/4 cup, crumbled Fermented Cheese (optional)
- ●2 tbsp Olive Oil
- ●to taste Salt
- ●to taste Black Pepper
- ●chopped (optional) Fresh Parsley
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Cook the Portuguese sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat until browned, breaking into small pieces as it cooks.
- 3
Add the onion and garlic to the skillet and cook until the onion is translucent.
- 4
Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- 5
Add the canned kidney beans, salt, and black pepper to the skillet and stir to combine.
- 6
Transfer the mixture to a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- 7
If using, sprinkle the fermented cheese on top of the bean mixture.
- 8
Drizzle the olive oil over the top and sprinkle with chopped parsley (if using).
- 9
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the casserole is hot and the cheese is melted (if using).
- 10
Serve hot, garnished with additional parsley if desired.