Creamy Chilean Reineta and Cranberry Bean Tomaticán with Basil and Marraqueta Crust

Name: Creamy Chilean Reineta and Cranberry Bean Tomaticán with Basil and Marraqueta Crust
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: chilena
Ingredients: 17.6 oz skinless reineta fillet; 4 cups ripe tomatoes; 2 cups corn kernels; 2 cups cooked cranberry beans; 1 1/2 cups white onion; 4 cloves garlic; 2 tbsp green chili; 1/3 cup white wine; 1 cup vegetable or fish stock; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1 cup grated queso chanco; 4.2 oz marraqueta bread; 2 tbsp butter; 1/2 cup fresh basil; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp merken; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper

An original Chilean-inspired recipe that reimagines tomaticán as a baked dish: a juicy stew of tomato, corn, cranberry beans, and seared reineta, finished with queso chanco, fresh basil, and a crisp golden marraqueta topping.

25 minPrep

40 minCook

65 minTotal

4Servings

High Protein

Ingredients

Adjust servings

500 g skinless reineta fillet (cut diced large)
600 g ripe tomatoes (pelados and chopped)
300 g corn kernels (fresh or congelado)
320 g cooked cranberry beans (escurridos)
180 g white onion (chopped diced small)
12 g garlic (chopped fino)
30 g green chili (without semillas and chopped)
80 ml white wine (for desglasar)
250 ml vegetable or fish stock (hot)
30 g tomato paste (for dar profundidad)
120 g grated queso chanco (divided)
120 g marraqueta bread (en migas gruesas)
30 g butter (derretida)
16 g fresh basil (leaves chopped in strips)
2 g dried oregano (preferiblemente chileno)
2 g merken (ajustar to taste)
30 ml vegetable oil (divided)
6 g salt (or to taste)
1 g black pepper (freshly ground)

Nutrition facts

per serving

462 kcal

Calories

33 g

Protein

28 g

Carbs

24 g

Fat

6 g

Fiber

22 g

Net carbs

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

GlutenDairyFishSulfites

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 200 °C / 400 °F. Lightly grease a medium baking dish with a little of the vegetable oil.
2
Season the reineta cubes with 1/2 teaspoon salt, black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon merken.
3
Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the reineta for 1 to 2 minutes per side, just until lightly golden. Transfer to a plate so it does not overcook.
4
In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil and sauté the onion for 5 minutes, until translucent. Add the garlic and green chili and cook 1 minute more.
5
Add the tomato paste, dried oregano, and the remaining merken. Cook for 1 minute, stirring, to deepen the flavor.
6
Pour in the white wine and scrape the bottom of the skillet. Cook for 2 minutes until the alcohol partially reduces.
7
Add the chopped tomatoes, hot stock, corn kernels, and cooked cranberry beans. Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until you have a thick but juicy stew. Adjust with the remaining salt if needed.
8
Turn off the heat and stir in half of the fresh basil and 60 g of the grated queso chanco. Gently fold in the seared reineta so it is evenly distributed without breaking up too much.
9
Transfer the mixture to the baking dish. Top with the remaining grated queso chanco.
10
In a bowl, mix the marraqueta crumbs with the melted butter. Scatter this mixture over the cheese to create an even crust.
11
Bake for 18 to 20 minutes at 200 °C / 400 °F, until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbling around the edges.
12
Let rest for 5 minutes out of the oven. Finish with the remaining fresh basil on top and serve hot.

Chef tips

If the tomatoes are very acidic, add 1 teaspoon of sugar to the stew. For an extra crisp crust, broil for 2 to 3 additional minutes, watching closely.

Substitutions

You can replace reineta with firm hake or conger eel. If queso chanco is unavailable, use any semi-hard melting cheese. Basil can be replaced with cilantro for a fresher, more traditional profile.

What I used to make it

Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.

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Cosori 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
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TempPro TP19H Digital Thermometer
Checking doneness of meat and chicken
- Checks doneness of meat and chicken
- Quick reading
- Clean the probe after each use
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T-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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