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Fasole bătută (purée de haricots)

A purée of white beans blended with oil, garlic and vinegar, served lukewarm or cold on bread. Very common in Moldovan homes, it is eaten as a starter or a side dish, especially during fasting meals.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Nutrition facts

423 kcal per serving

Protein
15.1 g
Carbohydrates
35.2 g
of which sugars
2.7 g
Fat
21.8 g
of which saturated fat
2.5 g
Fiber
13.2 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. The day before, soak the white beans in a large volume of cold water.
  2. Drain them, rinse them, then cover with fresh water along with the bay leaf and the onion cut in half.
  3. Bring to a boil, skim off the foam, then simmer gently for 45 to 60 minutes until the beans crush easily between your fingers.
  4. Drain, keeping a little of the cooking water, and remove the onion and bay leaf.
  5. Mash the beans with a pestle or blend them with the garlic, oil and a little of the cooking water to get a smooth purée.
  6. Season with salt, pepper and vinegar, then taste and adjust.
  7. Let it cool slightly, sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve with country bread.

Variations and tips

Creamier version. Add a bit more cooking water and blend for longer for a smoother, creamier texture.

With what you can find here. Canned cannellini beans work perfectly: rinse them, then mash them directly with the garlic, oil and vinegar.

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