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Romanian Mashed Beans (Fasole Bătută)

Name: Romanian Mashed Beans (Fasole Bătută)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 12 h 120 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Romanian
Ingredients: 335 g dried white beans; 2 large onions; 3 garlic cloves; 80 ml oil; salt and pepper to taste; 1 tsp sweet paprika (optional)

Fasole bătută is a traditional Romanian fasting dish, very popular all over the country. It is a mashed white bean spread, mixed with garlic and oil, served with sautéed onions on top.

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Servings

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Prep

30 min

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Cook

90 min

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Total

120 min + 8-12 h soaking

🥘Ingredients

servings

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✅Dietary Compatibility

🌱Vegan🥗Vegetarian✝️Orthodox fasting🐟Pescatarian🌾Gluten-free🥛Dairy-free🥩Low-carb / Keto💪High-protein🥦Clean eating🫒Mediterranean

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Yield

4 generous servings (approx. 600 g mash)

📦Storage

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Refrigerator

2–3 days refrigerated in a covered container; serve cold or at room temperature

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Freezer

Freeze up to 3 months; thaw in fridge and stir well

🥗Nutrition Facts

Values per 150 g serving

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Calories

150 kcal

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Protein

8 g

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Fat

10 g

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Carbohydrates

6 g

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Fiber

5 g

🍷Pairs Well With

🥂Fresh bread or pita

🥂Pickles, roasted peppers, or pickled green tomatoes

🥂Fresh sliced tomatoes

🥂Green onions or radishes

💡Variations

Mashed beans with roasted peppers and garlic for smoky flavor

Mashed beans with lemon and caraway for fresh note

Mashed beans with paprika and hot pepper for spicy version