What Are The Best Montenegrin Stews? - TalkingSoutheastEurope

dried beans

🥗Healthier: canned beans

💰Cheaper: split peas

Canned beans save time, while split peas are budget-friendly.

smoked meat

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: pork

Turkey is leaner, while pork is often more affordable.

Soak dried beans overnight in water.

Drain beans and rinse under cold water.

Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

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

Stir in diced carrot and potato, cooking for another 3-4 minutes.

Add minced garlic and paprika, cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add soaked beans and smoked meat to the pot.

Pour in enough water to cover the beans and meat.

Add 2 bay leaves, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 1.5-2 hours until beans are tender.

Remove bay leaves and adjust seasoning if needed.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

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