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Tavce gravce recipe
Savor the rich flavors of this traditional bean stew!
Ingredients
- 400 g white beans
- 1 unit onion
- 1 unit red bell pepper
- 3 unit garlic
- 50 ml olive oil
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 unit water
How to make Tavce gravce
- Soak 250 g of white beans overnight in sufficient water to cover.
- After soaking, drain the beans and place them in a pot with 1 liter of fresh water.
- Chop 1 onion, 1 red bell pepper, and 2 garlic cloves; set aside for later.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion, red bell pepper, and minced garlic; sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
- Add the sautéed vegetables to the pot with the beans, 1 teaspoon of paprika, 1 teaspoon of salt, and ½ teaspoon of black pepper.
- Stir the mixture gently, then cover and simmer on low heat for about 1.5 hours.
- Stir occasionally, cooking until the beans are tender and fully cooked.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.
- Serve hot, optionally garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
What is Tavce gravce?
Tavce gravce is a traditional dish from North Macedonia. It takes about 120 minutes to prepare, is considered medium to make at home, and uses 9 ingredients.
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