This smoky Romanian Bean Stew tastes like home and comfort. It calls for just a few basic ingredients, it's versatile so you can use what you have, and it only needs about 5-10 minutes of prep time.
Course Stovetop
Cuisine Stovetop
Keyword Stovetop
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 40 minutesminutes
Servings 6servings
Calories 265kcal
Ingredients
2.5cupswhite beanspresoaked dry beans or substitute 3 small cans
2teaspoonsvegetable oil
2yellow onionsfinely diced
2red peppersfinely diced
1cupsmoked sausage or substitute other smoked meat of your choice
1tablespoonsmoked paprika
1tablespooncimbrusummer savoury or substitute thyme
1.5teaspoonssaltplus or minus to taste
⅖literswater or enough to cover
2tablespoonsfresh dill and parsley finely diced and used for garnish
Instructions
Soak the beans overnight if using dry.
Finely dice the onion and dice the peppers.
Cut your smoked meat into bite-sized pieces.
Saute the onion and meat in oil on medium-high heat first until beginning to brown.
Add everything else and enough water to just cover the beans.
Bring to a boil and then reduce to gentle simmer for 40 minutes.
Cover with a lid if using dry beans / don't cover if using canned.
After 40 minutes uncover and continue to simmer until reduced to your liking.
Garnish with fresh chopped dill or parsley. Serve with crusty bread.
Notes
* Substitute ½ tablespoon thyme, ½ teaspoon oregano and a ¼ teaspoon fenugreek (if you have it).This stew is also excellent with potatoes - cut two large potatoes into bite sized pieces and add them along with everything else.