Budget Baked Bread, Chard and White Bean Tortilla with Golden Cheese

Name: Budget Baked Bread, Chard and White Bean Tortilla with Golden Cheese
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Fusión casera
Ingredients: 6.3 oz day-old bread, cut into small cubes; 9 oz chard; 1 1/2 cups cooked white beans; 1 cup onion; 2 cloves garlic; 5 large eggs; 3/4 cup milk; 3 oz grated cheese; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 1/2 tsp sweet paprika; 1/2 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper

An original, budget-friendly and comforting recipe that uses day-old bread, sautéed chard, and white beans to create a baked tortilla that stays tender inside and golden on top. Ideal for a complete meal made with simple, low-cost ingredients.

20 minPrep

35 minCook

55 minTotal

4Servings

Vegetarian

Ingredients

Adjust servings

180 g day-old bread, cut into small cubes (preferiblemente pan rústico or baguette)
250 g chard (leaves and stalks finely chopped)
240 g cooked white beans (escurridas)
120 g onion (chopped diced small)
2 cloves garlic (chopped)
5 units eggs (batidos)
180 ml milk (whole or semidesnatada)
80 g grated cheese (tipo semicurado or mozzarella firme)
30 ml olive oil (divided)
4 g sweet paprika
1 g dried oregano
5 g salt (or to taste)
1 g black pepper (freshly ground)

Nutrition facts

per serving

376 kcal

Calories

18 g

Protein

31 g

Carbs

19 g

Fat

6 g

Fiber

25 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

GlutenDairyEggs

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 200 °C / 400 °F. Lightly grease a round or square baking dish with 1 teaspoon of the olive oil.
2
Heat the remaining olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds more.
3
Add the chopped chard, salt, black pepper, sweet paprika, and dried oregano. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring, until the chard wilts and the stems are tender.
4
Add the cooked white beans to the skillet and stir for 1 minute so they absorb the flavor. Remove from the heat.
5
In a large bowl, whisk the eggs with the milk. Add the bread cubes and let them rest for 2 minutes so they absorb some of the liquid.
6
Add the chard and bean mixture to the bowl along with half of the grated cheese. Mix well to distribute everything evenly.
7
Transfer the mixture to the greased baking dish and level the top. Sprinkle the remaining grated cheese over the surface.
8
Bake for 25 minutes at 200 °C / 400 °F, or until the center is set and the top is golden.
9
Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve hot, making the most of the golden cheese topping and the soft interior of bread, chard, and beans.

Chef tips

If the bread is very dry, let it soak 1 extra minute in the egg and milk mixture. For a crispier top, broil for 2 to 3 extra minutes, watching closely.

Substitutions

You can use spinach instead of chard, pinto beans instead of white beans, and any good melting cheese. If you want a deeper flavor, add an extra pinch of paprika.

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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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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Victorinox 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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