Cuban-Italian Fusion: Cheesy Black Bean Stuffed Jacket Potatoes | TortellinoTime

Dive into a fusion feast with our Cheesy Black Bean Stuffed Jacket Potatoes, where the zest of Cuban cuisine meets the charm of Italian flavors! Envision creamy black beans, lovingly soaked, intertwined with a fragrant soffritto of herbs and spices, all cradled in crispy potato shells. This vegetarian-friendly dish is a flavor fiesta, perfect for those seeking a twist on the traditional. Follow our step-by-step guide to create this delectable dish that’s sure to become a new favorite at your table. Get ready to wow your guests and savor the delightful union of Caribbean zest and Italian gusto!
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Video Chapters
00:00 - Black Bean Prep: The Foundation of Flavor
00:39 - Soffritto: The Aromatic Heartbeat
01:52 - Potato Boats: Crafting the Vessel
10:03 - Bean Mixture: The Flavor Fusion
15:57 - Assembling: Layering the Love
14:47 - The Finale: Baking to Perfection
Ingredients Spotlight:
Black beans, the star of the show, soaked overnight
Aromatic veggies: carrot, celery, onion, and garlic
Spices: oregano, chili, cumin, and smoked paprika
The base: large jacket potatoes, buttery and ready to stuff
Cheeses: Parmesan and Edam for that melty goodness
Garnishes: Avocado and lemon for a fresh finish
Culinary Journey:
Bean Bliss: Soak, rinse, and simmer black beans with a bay leaf’s whisper.
Soffritto Symphony: Sauté finely diced veggies until they sing with flavor.
Potato Canvas: Hollow out jacket potatoes, brush with olive oil, and bake until golden.
Mash Magic: Mash the potato hearts with butter and parsley for a creamy filling.
Fusion Mix: Combine beans and soffritto, adding cooking water for the perfect texture.
Cheese Cascade: Layer bean mix and cheese in potato boats, then bake to ooey-gooey perfection.
Serving Suggestion: Present these stuffed beauties hot, garnished with avocado and a citrus zing. They’re not just a meal; they’re a conversation starter!
Pro Tips:
Choose firm potatoes for a sturdy shell.
Adjust the spice level to your taste-make it a whisper or a shout.
Experiment with different cheeses for new flavor profiles.
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[@TortellinoTime]

🌟 Welcome to Tortellinotime! 🌟 Dive into this delectable fusion dish inspired by the vibrant flavours of Cuba and the rich heritage of Italian cuisine. 🇨🇺🇮🇹 Join us on this culinary journey and let's explore the magic of food together! Bon appétit! 🍽✨ #Tortellinotime #CubanItalianFusion #FoodieAdventure

[@yoomang7]

My favorite Cuban black beans are cooked with olive oil, green bell pepper and bay leaf!

[@TortellinoTime]

That is an excellent combination, green bell pepper adds a beautiful flavour to the whole thing. Thank you for the feedback.

[@user-qz4uw8yl3v]

Looks good and I’m sure will taste great - will be trying this when I have bought my black beans!!!

[@TortellinoTime]

It was delicious, but careful with the knife. Thanks for the feedback.

[@user-eu4nh9wr7c]

Che buone😮

[@TortellinoTime]

Si, erano buonissime, ciao.😀

[@priscillas.5314]

Francesco, just a little tip about the care of your wonderful Chinese knife. When you transfer the chopped vegetables into the pan, don't use the blade side, use the back of the knife instead. Using the blade side to scrape the veggies down into the pan will ruin it and you'll need to sharpen it more often which, well...is going to ruin it. I hope you don't mind me saying that but I'm the proud owner of a similar knife and I was given this tip by an Asian chef so I thought I should share it with you. Great recipe by the way!

[@TortellinoTime]

HI Priscilla, Thanks so much for the comment and the amazing tip about using the back of the knife for transferring vegetables! This is exactly the kind of feedback that helps me improve in the kitchen. I definitely will be using that technique from now on - my poor knife thanks you too. I am glad you like the recipe and thank you once again.

[@priscillas.5314]

@@TortellinoTime No problem at all! I was a bit shy and worried because people are sometimes very jealous of their own ways of doing things but I'm very happy you appreciated the tip.

[@kalpanachaulagain260]

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[@TortellinoTime]

Thank you 🙂

[@STVG71]

Fun fact about Edam cheese. It is the only cheese that is made backwards. I had to slip that joke in there. I like the use of the potatoes as vessels for the veggies. Thank you!

[@TortellinoTime]

Thank you for the fun fact, I like it! "Vessel" that is a much better word to describe the shape of the potato, I will remember it in future, thank you!

[@user-yd4me8zz7x]

Deliziosi🎉

[@TortellinoTime]

Da provare. Ciao 🙂