Escondidinho de Batata

Escondidinho de Batata is a comforting Brazilian dish made with creamy mashed potatoes and a savory filling, perfect for a satisfying vegan lunch. This delightful dish offers a harmonious blend of flavors while being completely plant-based.

Ingredients

• Potatoes - 500 grams
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Onion - 1 medium, diced
• Bell pepper - 1 small, diced
• Zucchini - 1 small, diced
• Tomato - 1 medium, diced
• Black beans - 200 grams, cooked
• Cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Nutritional yeast - 2 tablespoons
• Plant-based milk - 100 ml
• Fresh parsley - for garnish

Steps

1. Peel and chop the potatoes into cubes, then boil them in salted water for about 15-20 minutes or until tender.
2. In a pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the onion and garlic until translucent.
3. Add the diced bell pepper and zucchini to the pan and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Stir in the diced tomato, cooked black beans, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until everything is heated through. Remove from heat.
5. Once the potatoes are cooked, drain them and return to the pot. Add nutritional yeast and plant-based milk, then mash until smooth and creamy. Adjust salt if necessary.
6. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
7. In a baking dish, layer half of the mashed potatoes at the bottom, followed by the bean and vegetable filling. Top with the remaining mashed potatoes.
8. Smooth the top with a spatula and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes until golden and slightly crispy on top.
9. Remove from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, then garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 58 g
• Fiber: 10 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 400 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 8 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in fiber from potatoes and black beans, promoting digestive health.
• Packed with vitamins and minerals from a variety of vegetables.

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