Grah - Bean Stew Bosnian Style

smoked meat

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken breast is leaner and more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers similar health benefits at a comparable cost.

paprika

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Cayenne provides heat at a lower price.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water

Water is cost-effective and can be enhanced with seasonings.

Soak beans overnight in water.

Drain and rinse beans before cooking.

Heat olive oil in a large 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 carrot and potato; cook for 3-4 minutes until slightly softened.

Mix in the smoked meat and cook for another 5 minutes.

Sprinkle paprika and stir to coat the vegetables and meat evenly.

Add soaked beans, bay leaves, and enough water to cover everything.

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

Stir in tomato paste and chopped cabbage; cook for an additional 15-20 minutes.

Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.

Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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