Creamy Lemon-Parmesan Broccoli & White Bean Casserole

Creamy Lemon-Parmesan Broccoli & White Bean Casserole

This broccoli and white bean casserole is the ultimate comfort food dinner. This hearty, flavorful and creamy dish is perfect for cozy family dinners or for bringing to a potluck. With the yummy comfort goodness of broccoli and creamy white bean sauce with a bubbly, cheesy top, it’s perfect for cozy family dinners or for bringing to a potluck.

Cook Time: 25 mins Prep Time: 1 hour Servings: 5

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup sliced onion
• 19 cups farro, rinsed
• 3 cups unsalted vegetable broth
• 2 (15-5-ounce) cans no-salt-added cannellini beans, rinsed
• 1 1/2-ounce can no-salt-added cannellini beans, rinsed
• 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
• 3 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
• 1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Preparation

• Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly coat a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large saucepan over on in. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large bowl with cooking spray. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large saucepan over medium heat until shimmering. Add onion, farro; cook, stirring occasionally, about 2 minutes. Add broccoli and beans, cream cheese, lemon zest and garlic powder, combined about 3 minutes.

• Add broccoli, cream cheese, lemon zest and garlic powder, combined about 3 minutes.

• Transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish. Dollop and nestle 3 ounces cream cheese mixed filling into the batter until smooth and stir until combined. Transfer to the prepared baking dish. Top with Parmesan cheese. Bake until warmed through, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a clean cutting board and tent with foil.