MEMORIES OF MACEDONIA ~ TAVCHE GRAVCHE SO CHAD RIBRA (Baked Beans with Smoked Ribs)

white beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils cook faster and are often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is versatile.

smoked paprika

🥗Healthier: regular paprika

💰Cheaper: sweet paprika

Regular paprika offers flavor without the smokiness.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Lemon juice adds acidity with fewer calories.

Wash and rinse the white beans, removing any bad ones.

Add enough water to cover the beans in a pot and bring to a boil.

Add a good dollop of olive oil to the beans.

Add paprika and smoked paprika to the beans.

Do not add salt at this stage to prevent bitterness.

Cook the beans until tender, adding more water as needed.

Roast hot peppers until charred, then place them in a plastic bag to sweat for easier peeling.

Peel the roasted peppers and mix with olive oil, salt, garlic, and parsley.

Once the beans are tender, season with salt and black pepper.

Transfer the beans to a clay pot and add smoked ribs on top.

Bake uncovered in the oven at 170-180°C until the water evaporates, then cover and continue cooking.

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