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Tavce gravce recipe
Savor the rich flavors of this traditional bean stew!
Ingredients
- 400 g white beans
- 1 onion
- 1 red bell pepper
- 3 garlic
- 50 ml olive oil
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 water
How to make Tavce gravce
- Soak 400 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, simmered in one pot, and takes about 120 minutes from start to finish. It is built around white beans and olive oil. The recipe below uses 9 ingredients and is written out step by step.
How long does Tavce gravce take?
At 120 minutes it is slower than 79% of the 588 dishes in Copper's atlas. The method runs to 10 steps, the longest being 5 minutes.
Any tips for making Tavce gravce?
Soaking beans overnight ensures they cook evenly and quickly.
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