Serbian baked white beans layered with sweet onions, paprika, bay leaves, and oil until thick and deeply savory.
30 min prep 90 min cook 480 min rest
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Soak the dried beans in cold water for 8 hours.
Drain the beans and boil in fresh water for 45 minutes, until tender.
Slice the onions into half moons and cook in olive oil for 18 minutes, until golden.
Add the garlic, ground red pepper, salt, black pepper, and bay leaves to the onions.
Layer the beans and onion mixture in a baking dish and add the hot water.
Bake prebranac in a 180°C oven for 45 minutes, until the top forms a light crust.
Remove the bay leaves and serve warm or hot with arugula.
💡 Tip: Treat overnight soaking as required; canned beans are fast, but they do not give the same creamy interior texture after baking.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve prebranac hot or warm, with pickles, arugula, and corn bread if desired for a meatless winter plate.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~360
kcal calories
15
g protein
54
g carbs
10
g fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
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