By JJ Virgin

Ranchero Bean Casserole

  

October 9, 2024

6 servings

Ingredients

Creamy Garlic Sauce

1 cup raw cashews (soaked in 1½ cups water overnight)

4 cloves garlic

¼ tsp sea salt

1 tsp ground mustard powder

2 tsp nutritional yeast

1 tsp smoked paprika

1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

Casserole

1 lb boneless, skinless, organic chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes

4 chicken sausages, sliced into chunks

1 cup raw yellow onion, diced

1 cup bell pepper, chopped

1 cup canned organic diced tomatoes

1 lb baby bella mushrooms, sliced

2 cups canned organic pinto beans, drained and rinsed

1 tbsp ghee, melted

1 tsp sea salt

2 tsp granulated garlic powder

1 tsp granulated onion powder

2 tsp chili powder

1 tsp ground cumin

½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

Directions

1Preheat oven temperature to 375°.

2Drain cashews and rinse under cold water. Add cashews to a high-speed blender along with 2 cups of fresh water and the remaining sauce ingredients. Blend until smooth, about 1 minute. If the mixture is too thick, add more water. Set aside.

3Add remaining casserole ingredients except cilantro into a large mixing bowl. Add the creamy garlic sauce on top and mix well. Pour mixture into a glass baking dish, place into the oven, and bake for 35-40 minutes.

4The casserole should appear to be browned and bubbly. Take out of the oven and rest for 10 minutes to cool.

5Spoon 1 cup of the mixture onto each plate and top with cilantro.

6Store refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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Nutrition Facts

Calories392
Protein33g
Sugar 6g
Total Fat16g
Total Carbohydrates29g
Dietary Fiber7g