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Baked Romano Beans Casserole

Aida
Tender Romano beans baked in a rich, garlicky cream sauce for a comforting and flavorful side dish.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Bosnian, Croatian, Kosovo, Montenegro, Serbian
Servings 6
Calories 353 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 9-inch (23cm) baking pan or glass bakeware

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 pound Romano beans cut ends off and discard, and then cut pods into 2-3 inch pieces; look for them early in the season, before thick strings develop
  • 3 teaspoons salt divided
  • 2 tablespoons butter diced
  • 2 garlic cloves peeled, minced
  • 1.3 cups sour cream
  • 1.3 cups heavy cream

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot combine 4-5 cups (1 liter) of water, Romano beans, and 2 teaspoons of salt. Bring to a boil. Lower to medium and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until Romano beans are fork-tender. Strain.
  • Heat oven to 485°F (250°C).
  • In a bowl, combine the remaining salt, garlic, sour cream, and heavy cream. Mix well until completely integrated.
  • In a baking pan (or glass bakeware), add butter, and top with Romano beans. Add the cream mixture and mix well until completely integrated.
  • Bake for 20 to 30 minutes. Cover with foil if necessary.
  • Serve warm, as a side, with a slice of bread.
    Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
    Reheat using your preferred method. Add a splash of water if needed.
    Freeze blanched Romano beans right after straining, but before adding any other ingredients. Place in a freezer bag for up to 1 month. When ready to use, thaw, and continue the steps.

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Notes

  • Notes
Baking time will greatly depend on the type of Romano beans you get. Older beans take a little longer to soften in water. 
When looking for Romano beans, look for them earlier in the season. Older beans tend to take a longer time to cook, they can taste tough, and stringy. 
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1of 6Calories: 353kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 4.5gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 130mgIron: 2mg
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