Dinner In A Nest Recipe

A comforting and flavorful baked dish! Crispy potato nest holds a hearty mixture of savory onions, tender beans, and rich tomato sauce, topped with melted cheese. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a cozy weekend meal. Easy to customize with your favorite beans and spices!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 65 mins
Calories 272.2 kcal
Protein 27g
Rating 2.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Dinner In A Nest

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How to Make Dinner In A Nest

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Oil a 10-inch pie pan or spray with nonstick cooking spray.
  3. Arrange potato slices in the bottom and up the sides of the pan, overlapping slightly to create a thick 'nest'. Press firmly to secure.
  4. Bake for 20 minutes.
  5. While potatoes bake, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  6. Add the chopped onion and cook, stirring frequently, until nicely browned, about 15 minutes.
  7. Remove from heat and stir in the rinsed and drained kidney beans.
  8. Once potatoes are partially baked (20 minutes), carefully remove from oven.
  9. Spread the bean and onion mixture evenly into the potato nest.
  10. In a small bowl, combine tomato sauce, oregano, garlic powder, and black pepper.
  11. Spoon the tomato sauce mixture evenly over the bean mixture.
  12. Top with shredded cheddar cheese.
  13. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the potatoes are tender.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

13g

Fat

11g

Carbs

14g