
Budget Bean, Potato and Onion Skillet Timbale with Paprika Parsley Sauce
A budget-friendly, comforting dish made with rustic layers of cooked potato, mashed white beans, and golden onions, cooked in a skillet until firm and lightly crisp. It is finished with a quick paprika, parsley, and yogurt sauce for freshness and plenty of flavor using accessible ingredients.
Ingredients
- 500 g potatoes (peladas and cut diced small)
- 400 g cooked white beans (escurridas)
- 200 g onion (en pluma fina)
- 10 g garlic (chopped)
- 40 g ground oats (for dar estructura)
- 1 unit egg (beaten)
- 30 ml vegetable oil (divided)
- 4 g sweet paprika (divided)
- 15 g fresh parsley (chopped)
- 120 g plain yogurt (for the sauce)
- 30 ml water (for ajustar the sauce)
- 6 g salt (or to taste)
- 2 g black pepper (freshly ground)
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.
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Instructions
- 1
1. Place the potatoes in a pot with water and a pinch of salt. Cook for 10 to 12 minutes until tender but not falling apart. Drain and set aside.
- 2
2. Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 8 minutes, stirring, until golden and soft. Stir in the garlic and 1 teaspoon of sweet paprika, and cook 30 seconds more.
- 3
3. In a large bowl, mash the cooked white beans with a fork, leaving some texture. Add the cooked potatoes, the onion and garlic mixture, ground oats, the beaten egg, 1 teaspoon salt, and black pepper. Mix well until you have a rustic, even mixture.
- 4
4. Heat the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil in the same skillet over medium-low heat. Spread the mixture in the skillet, pressing with a spatula to form a compact timbale about 1.2 inches thick. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes until the bottom is deeply golden.
- 5
5. Using a large plate, carefully flip the timbale and return it to the skillet. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes on the other side until firm and crisp around the edges. If you prefer to finish it in the oven, transfer it to a preheated oven at 200 °C / 400 °F for 10 minutes.
- 6
6. For the sauce, combine the plain yogurt, water, fresh parsley, the remaining teaspoon of sweet paprika, and the rest of the salt in a bowl. Stir until creamy and lightly loosened.
- 7
7. Serve the timbale hot, cut into portions, with the paprika parsley sauce spooned on top or on the side.
Chef tips
If the mixture feels too wet, add 1 or 2 extra tablespoons of ground oats. For a crispier base, let the timbale rest for 3 minutes before unmolding or slicing.
Substitutions
You can use cannellini beans, pinto beans, or cooked chickpeas instead of white beans. The yogurt can be replaced with lactose-free yogurt or an unsweetened plant-based alternative, though allergens and dietary tags would change.
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 imageNinja Professional BL610 Blender
Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Easy-to-wash jar
- Check the power and jar size
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
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