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Beet and Bean Bake served
Healthy and nutritious beet bake from fresh vegetables

Hearty Beet & Bean Bake

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Dishes Main Courses
Hungarian cuisine loves casseroles, and this is an exciting meat-free variation. The earthy taste of beets and the creaminess of beans work surprisingly well in a sour cream base, reminiscent of scalloped potatoes but with much more fiber and minerals. A true winter warmer that is most tempting when fresh out of the oven with a golden brown cheese crust.
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 40 mins
⌛ Total Time 1 hr
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 480 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Hungarian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Grater: For prepping beets.
  • Skillet: For sautéing beets.
  • Baking Dish: For baking.

Allergen Information

⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Egg

Instructions

1 ✓

Peel the beets and grate them using a large-hole grater. Dice the onion. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).

Tip: Raw beet juice stains everything; use rubber gloves and wash the cutting board immediately.
2 ✓

Sauté the onion in oil, then add the grated beets and crushed garlic. Simmer for 10 minutes until the beets wilt and soften slightly.

Tip: Pre-cooking the beets is necessary because they wouldn't soften enough in the oven with the beans.
3 ✓

Mix the beans with the sour cream, raw eggs, and spices (salt, pepper, paprika).

Tip: The egg acts as a binder, setting (coagulating) under heat to hold the ragout together.
4 ✓

Spread the sautéed beets in a dish, pour the bean-sour cream mixture over it, and sprinkle with cheese.

Tip: You can layer it if you like, but this way is simpler and just as delicious.
5 ✓

Bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese melts and browns on top.

Tip: It's ready when the edges bubble and the center is set.

Recipe FAQ

What kind of beans should I use?
White or pinto beans are best because they cook creamier than kidney beans. Canned is perfect, just rinse them.
What gives it that 'Hungarian' character?
The eggs, sour cream, and sausage spices (caraway, paprika) provide that distinctive flavor profile.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Raw Beets
  • 15 oz Cooked Beans (1 can)
  • 3 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 head Onion
  • 1 cup Sour Cream
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 tsp Paprika, Salt, Pepper
  • 5 oz Grated Cheese (e.g., Gouda or Edam)