Baba's Macedonian Tavče Gravče | Australia's Best Recipes

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Ricotta offers a lighter option while cottage cheese is more budget-friendly.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while sunflower oil is often less expensive.

red bell pepper

🥗Healthier: yellow bell pepper

💰Cheaper: green bell pepper

Yellow bell pepper is similar in taste but slightly healthier, while green is more economical.

bay leaves

💰Cheaper: dried thyme

Dried thyme can provide a similar herbal flavor at a lower cost.

Soak beans overnight in water.

Drain and rinse the soaked beans.

Cook beans in a pot with water until tender, about 1-1.5 hours.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Sauté chopped onions and red bell pepper until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Stir in chopped tomatoes, paprika, bay leaves, black pepper, and salt; cook for 5 minutes.

Combine the cooked beans with the vegetable mixture in a baking dish.

Add enough water to cover the beans and stir well.

Drizzle with a little more olive oil and vinegar.

Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until the top is slightly crispy.

Garnish with chopped parsley and crumbled feta cheese before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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