- 2 tbs oil, divided
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 2 tbs tomato paste
- 1 tsp marmite
- 425g can tomatoes, chopped
- 415g can canellini beans, drained
- 1 tbs fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 kg frozen mixed vegetables (approx. 8 cups)
- 4 medium potatoes
- ½ cup reduced-fat cheese, grated
Baked vegetable casserole
Serves: 6
Prep: 10
Cook: 55
Ingredients
Method
Step 1
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large saucepan and saute onion for 2-3 minutes until soft. Add tomato paste and marmite and cook for 1 minute.Step 2
Stir through chopped tomatoes, beans and parsley. Add frozen vegetables and stir to coat with tomato mixture. Remove from heat and place in a large casserole dish.Step 3
Slice potato thinly and layer over vegetable mixture. Brush with remaining oil and sprinkle with cheese.Step 4
Bake in a moderate oven, 180°C for 45 minutes or until golden.
Tips
- Sweet potato (kumara) can also be used instead of regular potato to bring a different flavour to this recipe.
- This recipe can be made lactose/dairy free or vegan by replacing the cheese with a layer of bread crumbs and pine nuts to create a crunchy crust.
- A can of soy beans can be used instead of cannellini beans.
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