Tavče GravčeBaked White Beans

Name: Tavče Gravče (Baked White Beans)
Prep time: 8 h 20 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 10 h 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: North Macedonia
Ingredients: 500 g White Bean (rinsed); 200 g Onion (finely chopped); 60 ml Sunflower Oil; 8 g Paprika; 30 g Tomato Paste; 2 pcs Bay Leaf (whole); 4 g Dried Parsley; 2 g Black Pepper; 10 g Salt; 1500 ml Water (cold); 1200 ml Water

Creamy white beans baked with onions, paprika, and tomato until thick and richly flavored. A common version is finished in an earthenware dish and served as a main or substantial side.

Prep

8h 20m

Cook

Serves

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North Macedonia
Serbia

Estimated

Nutrition

Per serving

332kcal

Calories

14g

Protein

15g

Fat

40g

Carbs

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

Before you start

Ingredients

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Beans

500g
White Bean (rinsed)
200g
Onion (finely chopped)
60ml
Sunflower Oil
8g
Paprika
30g
Tomato Paste
2pcs
Bay Leaf (whole)
4g
Dried Parsley
2g
Black Pepper
10g
Salt

Soaking

1.5l
Water (cold)

Beans

1.2l
Water

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Method

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8 steps

01
Cover the white beans with the cold water and leave for 8 to 12 hours. Drain and rinse.
02
Place the soaked white beans in a pot with the water and bay leaves. Simmer until almost tender, adding hot water only if needed to keep the beans covered.
03
Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
04
Heat the sunflower oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until soft and lightly golden.
05
Stir in the paprika and tomato paste and cook for 30 seconds.
06
Transfer the beans and enough of their cooking liquid to cover them narrowly to a baking dish. Stir in the onion mixture, dried parsley, black pepper, and salt.
07
Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, until the beans are fully tender, the sauce has thickened, and the top is lightly browned.
08
Rest for 10 minutes before serving.

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