Fasule (Albanian White Bean Stew)
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FasuleAlbanian White Bean Stew

Fasule is an Albanian white bean stew with onion, carrot, tomato paste, and paprika. Soaking the dried beans overnight shortens the simmer and helps them cook evenly.

Prep

8h

Cook

1h 40m

Serves

6

Estimated

Nutrition

Per serving
164kcal

Calories

7g

Protein

7g

Fat

21g

Carbs

Estimated per serving from the base recipe. Actual nutrition may vary.

Before you start

Ingredients

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6
  • 350g
    White Bean
  • 180g
    Onion (finely chopped)
  • 120g
    Carrot (finely chopped)
  • 35g
    Tomato Paste
  • 5g
    Paprika
  • 2pcs
    Bay Leaf
  • 40ml
    Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 10g
    Salt
  • 3g
    Black Pepper
  • 1.6l
    Water

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Method

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6 steps
  1. 01

    Soak the white beans in plenty of cold water overnight, then drain.

  2. 02

    Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a pot over medium heat and cook the onion and carrot until softened.

  3. 03

    Stir in the tomato paste and paprika and cook briefly until fragrant.

  4. 04

    Add the soaked white beans, bay leaves, and fresh water, then bring to a gentle boil.

  5. 05

    Lower the heat and simmer until the white bean mixture is very tender and the broth has thickened naturally.

  6. 06

    Season with the salt and black pepper, remove the bay leaves, and serve hot.

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