Village style bean stew in a clay pot! Million dollar recipe!!

dried beans

🥗Healthier: canned beans

💰Cheaper: dried lentils

Dried lentils cook faster and are often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is often cheaper and has a neutral flavor.

Soak dried beans in water overnight to soften.

Drain and rinse the soaked beans before cooking.

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

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

Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Add diced carrots, celery, and bell pepper; cook for 5 minutes until softened.

Incorporate diced tomatoes, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and pepper; stir well.

Add soaked beans and enough water to cover the mixture by 2 inches.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover the pot.

Simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until beans are tender.

Add diced potatoes and smoked paprika; stir to combine.

Continue to cook for an additional 30 minutes until potatoes are soft.

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

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