Description
A hearty and flavorful smoky white bean and ricotta traybake, combining roasted vegetables, creamy ricotta, and a hint of smoked paprika for a comforting and easy-to-prepare dish perfect for a wholesome lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed
- 2 tbsp tomato purée
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 200ml vegetable stock
- small handful of thyme sprigs
- 350g roasted vegetables (such as peppers, courgettes, aubergines, and onions)
- 700g jar white beans, drained and rinsed
- 250g ricotta
- Crusty bread, to serve
- Green salad, to serve
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan) or gas mark 6 to prepare for roasting the traybake.
- Mix Base Sauce: In a roasting tin, combine half of the olive oil with the crushed garlic, tomato purée, smoked paprika, vegetable stock, and thyme sprigs. Stir well to create a flavorful base.
- Add Vegetables and Beans: Stir in the roasted vegetables and drained white beans into the sauce mixture ensuring everything is evenly coated.
- Add Ricotta: Make a small well in the middle of the mixture and nestle the ricotta there. Drizzle the remaining olive oil over the top for added richness and moisture.
- Season and Roast: Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste, then place the roasting tin in the oven. Roast for 30-35 minutes until the sauce is reduced and golden on top.
- Serve: Once cooked, serve the traybake straight from the tin with crusty bread for dipping and a fresh green salad dressed with lemon for a light, balanced meal.
Notes
- You can use any combination of roasted vegetables you prefer or have on hand.
- For extra flavor, add a sprinkle of chili flakes or fresh herbs like parsley before serving.
- This dish is vegetarian and can be made vegan by substituting ricotta with a plant-based alternative.
- Leftovers keep well for up to 2 days in the fridge and can be reheated in the oven or microwave.
- Serve with lemony salad to cut through the richness of the ricotta and beans.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keywords: smoky white bean traybake, ricotta traybake, roasted vegetable bake, vegetarian traybake, Mediterranean bake, easy vegetarian dinner
