Budget Bread, Tomato and White Bean Bake with Crunchy Garlic Topping

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 200 °C / 400 °F. Lightly grease a medium baking dish with 1 teaspoon of the vegetable oil.

2. 2

   Heat the remaining vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 5 minutes until softened. Stir in half of the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds more.

3. 3

   Add the crushed tomato, dried oregano, sweet paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 8 minutes over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.

4. 4

   Transfer the sauce to a large bowl. Add the cooked drained white beans, beaten eggs, milk, and 50 g of the grated cheese. Mix well.

5. 5

   Add the day-old bread cubes to the mixture and stir gently so they absorb the liquid. Let stand for 5 minutes.

6. 6

   In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs with the remaining minced garlic, the remaining 30 g grated cheese, and an extra pinch of black pepper.

7. 7

   Pour the bread, tomato, and bean mixture into the greased baking dish. Scatter the breadcrumb, garlic, and cheese mixture evenly over the top.

8. 8

   Bake for 25 to 27 minutes at 200 °C / 400 °F, until the center is set and the top is golden and crisp.

9. 9

   Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Finish with chopped parsley before serving.