Papillote Style Haricot Beans with Pillowy Russian Flatbread
A hearty, comforting dish featuring pillowy flatbread and tender, flavorful haricot beans. This recipe showcases the simplicity of French-inspired papillote cooking.
Ingredients
- ●1 cup Haricot beans, drained and rinsedCanned or cooked from scratch
- ●1 cup Russian flatbread doughYou can also use store-bought dough or substitute with a similar flatbread
- ●1 cup Pillowy doughSimilar to Russian flatbread dough, store-bought or homemade
- ●2 tbsp Olive oilFor brushing flatbreads
- ● Salt and pepperTo taste
- ● Optional: garlic, chopped fresh herbsTo taste
Instructions
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1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
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2. Prepare flatbread dough according to package instructions or recipe.
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3. Roll out each dough into thin circles, about 6-8 inches in diameter.
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4. Brush flatbreads with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and optional garlic or herbs.
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5. In a separate pan, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add haricot beans and cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
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6. Spoon cooked haricot beans onto one half of each flatbread circle.
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7. Fold the other half of the flatbread over the beans to form a half-moon shape. Press edges to seal.
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8. Place papillotes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, seam-side down.
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9. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until flatbreads are golden and crispy.
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10. Serve hot, garnished with additional fresh herbs if desired.