Budget Oat, Carrot and Bean Bake with Paprika Crust
A hearty, budget-friendly savory bake made with oats, grated carrots, cooked beans, and a golden paprika topping. Ideal for a simple weekday meal using basic pantry ingredients.
Ingredients
- 180 g rolled oats (tradicional, no instantánea)
- 360 ml hot water (for hidratar the avena)
- 200 g grated carrot (grated grueso)
- 400 g cooked white beans (escurridos and lightly machacados)
- 150 g onion (chopped fina)
- 9 g garlic (chopped)
- 2 unit eggs (lightly batidos)
- 80 g grated cheese (tipo semicurado or mozzarella)
- 30 ml vegetable oil (divided)
- 4 g sweet paprika (divided)
- 2 g dried oregano
- 6 g salt (or to taste)
- 1 g black pepper (or to taste)
- 40 g breadcrumbs (for the crust)
- 10 g fresh parsley (chopped)
Nutrition facts
per serving
Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.
Allergens
Instructions
- 1
1. Preheat the oven to 200 °C / 400 °F and lightly grease a medium baking dish with a little of the vegetable oil.
- 2
2. Place the rolled oats in a large bowl, pour in the hot water, and let stand for 10 minutes so the oats soften and hydrate.
- 3
3. Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté the onion for 4 to 5 minutes until translucent. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- 4
4. Add the grated carrot to the skillet and cook for 3 minutes, stirring. Add 1 teaspoon of the sweet paprika, the dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- 5
5. Transfer the sautéed mixture to the bowl with the hydrated oats. Add the lightly mashed cooked white beans, eggs, half of the grated cheese, and fresh parsley. Mix well until you have a moist, even mixture.
- 6
6. Spoon the mixture into the greased baking dish and level the top with a spoon.
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7. In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs with the remaining grated cheese, the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil, and the remaining teaspoon of sweet paprika. Sprinkle this crust evenly over the top of the bake.
- 8
8. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes at 200 °C / 400 °F, until the bake is set and the crust is golden.
- 9
9. Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving so it holds together better.
Chef tips
If you want a firmer texture, let the mixture rest for 5 minutes before baking. You can also serve it with a simple tomato or cabbage salad.
Substitutions
You can use pinto beans or chickpeas instead of white beans. The cheese can be replaced with a plant-based alternative for a dairy-free version, although that will change the allergen profile and dietary tags.
What I used to make it
Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.
Illustrative imageCosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
Browning and baking with little oil
- Browns food with very little oil
- Handy for vegetables, chicken and reheating
- Check the basket capacity
Illustrative imageT-fal Ultimate Hard Anodized 12" Non-Stick Pan
Eggs, omelets and stir-fries
- Eggs and omelets that don’t stick
- Comfortable, sturdy handle
- Use wooden or silicone utensils
Illustrative imageVictorinox Fibrox Pro 8" Chef’s Knife
Chopping, slicing and cutting strips
- The knife I use most when cooking
- Chops, slices and cuts into strips
- Keep it sharp and hand-dry it
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