Fasole Bătută cu Ceapă Caramelizată (Moldovan Whipped Garlic White Beans with Paprika Onions) – Authentic Moldova Recipe
Silkygarlic-whipped white beans crowned with a thick layer of ruby paprika-caramelized onions.
- Country of Origin
- 🇲🇩 Moldova (Eastern Europe, Europe)
- Dietary Profile
- vegan
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Whipped creamy white beans, Deeply caramelized sweet onion rings, Crusty bread and pickles, 4 cloves crushed garlic, Sweet red paprika oil
Ingredients for Fasole Bătută cu Ceapă Caramelizată (Moldovan Whipped Garlic White Beans with Paprika Onions) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) whipped creamy white beans, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups deeply caramelized sweet onion rings, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup crusty bread and pickles
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with 4 cloves crushed garlic
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Moldova seasoning (sweet red paprika oil, bay leaf, parsley)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a wide heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and 4 cloves crushed garlic for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add whipped creamy white beans and deeply caramelized sweet onion rings along with sweet red paprika oil, bay leaf, parsley, searing for 8–10 minutes while tossing occasionally.
- Deglaze the pan with a splash of broth or citrus so the caramelized fond coats every bite.
- Garnish with crusty bread and pickles and serve straight from the skillet.