Bean Stew (Grah) Recipe

dried beans

🥗Healthier: canned beans

💰Cheaper: pulses

Canned beans save time, while pulses are budget-friendly.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers healthy fats, while canola is often less expensive.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade broth is healthier, while seasoned water is budget-friendly.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice offers a similar acidity, while vinegar is often cheaper.

Soak dried beans overnight in water.

Drain and rinse the soaked beans.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in chopped carrots and cook for another 3-4 minutes.

Add soaked beans, and season with Vegeta, salt, pepper, and paprika.

Add beef sausage and smoked meat to the pot.

Add enough water to cover the ingredients and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer until beans are tender.

Check liquid levels and add more broth or water if necessary.

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