Top 3 Traditional Greek Recipes | Fasolada | Lagana | Taramosalata | #DoStathi

canned beans

🥗Healthier: dried beans

💰Cheaper: canned lentils

Dried beans are more nutritious and can be more economical.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits while being versatile.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade broth is fresher and can be more flavorful.

red pepper flakes

🥗Healthier: fresh chili

💰Cheaper: black pepper

Fresh chili adds flavor without extra cost.

Soak the beans overnight.

Rinse and drain the beans.

In clean water, add the beans and bring to a boil, then remove the beans and the water.

Rinse the beans well with tap water.

Add 120 ml of olive oil to the pot.

Chop and add 2 large onions and 3-4 carrots to the pot.

Add 1 red bell pepper to the pot.

Stir continuously.

Add 1 tablespoon of smoked paprika and 300 g of chopped tomatoes.

Add 1.5 liters of water and 750 g of dried white beans to the pot.

Stir continuously.

Add 3 stalks of celery and stir continuously.

Add fresh cracked pepper to taste.

Cover with the pot lid and cook for one hour on medium heat.

After one hour, check if more water is needed and add salt to taste.

Cook for another 20 minutes until ready.

Optionally, add fresh green onions and olive oil for extra flavor.

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