Tavče gravče – Macedonian baked white beans

Method

1. 1

   Soak the beans

   Soak the white beans in cold water overnight, then drain and rinse them.

2. 2

   Cook the beans

   Place the beans in fresh water with the bay leaves and cook until tender. Set the cooking water aside and drain the beans.

   60 min
3. 3

   Make the onion base

   Fry the red onion in the oil until golden, then remove from the heat, sprinkle over the paprika and stir in the diced tomatoes.

   10 min
4. 4

   Combine

   Transfer the beans to a baking tray, add the onion mixture, salt and pepper, then pour over just enough of the cooking water to cover them.

5. 5

   Bake

   Bake in an oven preheated to 180°C (350°F) for about 45 minutes, until the top is browned and the liquid has thickened.

   45 min
6. 6

   Serve

   Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve warm with bread.