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Baked Beans

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1h 50min

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6 servings

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Balkan Baked Beans, or Prebranac, is a comforting and flavorful dish that features tender white beans baked in a savory tomato-based sauce with onions, garlic, and aromatic spices. This hearty and nutritious meal is perfect for vegetarians and meat-lovers alike, as it's both filling and packed with plant-based protein. Serve these delicious baked beans as a main course or as a side dish alongside grilled meats or fresh bread.

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11 g
5 g
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1
Soak beans

Rinse the dry white beans and soak them in cold water overnight or for at least 8 hours.

2
Drain and rinse beans

Drain the soaked beans and rinse them under cold running water.

3
Chop vegetables

Peel and chop the onions. Peel and mince the garlic cloves.

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Preheat oven

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

5
Combine ingredients

In a large baking dish, combine the soaked beans, chopped onions, minced garlic, tomato sauce, olive oil, paprika, dried thyme, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.

6
Add water

Pour the water into the baking dish and stir to combine.

7
Cover and bake

Cover the baking dish with foil and bake the beans for 1 hour.

8
Uncover and continue baking

Remove the foil and stir the beans. Continue baking, uncovered, for an additional 30 minutes or until the beans are tender and the sauce has thickened.

9
Remove bay leaves

Remove the bay leaves from the baking dish and discard them.

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Serve

Serve the Balkan Baked Beans hot as a main course or side dish.

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