Vegetarian Baked Beans

Cooking Instructions

Soak beans overnight in water to cover. Drain. Put in a large pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 45 minutes, or until beans are tender but not overcooked. Drain and set aside. (This can be done a day ahead.) In a skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat and add the onion and garlic and cook for about 5 minutes. Add the mushrooms and continue cooking for about 10 minutes, until the onions are soft and the mushrooms have cooked through. Preheat the oven to 375F. In a large mixing bowl, combine the beans, onion-mushroom mixture, tomato sauce, oregano, thyme, salt and pepper, and spinach, and toss lightly to mix. Add the cottage cheese and Fontina cheese and toss barely to mix. Pour into a 3-quart baking dish or casserole, sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese, and bake, uncovered, for about 1 hour, until golden.

Wine Pairing(s)

Achaia Clauss Demestica Rose

Montecillo Rioja Reserva

Cims de Porrera Solanes

Bartenura Malvasia

Zonin White Merlot

Vega Sicilia Unico

Domaine des Karantes Rose des Karantes

Cusumano Rosato

Balbas Crianza

Pirineos Mesache