Zapečeni Grah sa Kobasicom i Paprikom (Baked Beans with Sausage and Peppers)

Sastojci

• Dried white beans300g
• Spicy smoked sausage (e.g., kulen or chorizo)250g
• Onion1 medium
• Garlic3 cloves
• Red bell pepper1
• Green bell pepper1
• Tomato puree200g
• Smoked paprika1 tsp
• Chili flakes (optional)1/4 tsp
• Vegetable broth300ml
• Saltto taste
• Black pepperto taste

Koraci

1. 1

   Soak the dried white beans overnight. Drain and rinse.

2. 2

   Boil the beans in fresh water for about 45-60 minutes until tender. Drain, reserving some cooking liquid.

3. 3

   Slice the sausage. Dice the onion and bell peppers. Mince the garlic.

4. 4

   In a large oven-safe pot, sauté the sausage slices until browned. Remove sausage and set aside.

5. 5

   In the same pot, sauté the diced onion and bell peppers until softened, about 7-10 minutes.

6. 6

   Add the minced garlic, smoked paprika, and chili flakes (if using). Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

7. 7

   Stir in the tomato puree and cook for 2 minutes.

8. 8

   Add the cooked beans, reserved sausage, and vegetable broth. Stir well. If the mixture seems too thick, add a little of the reserved bean cooking liquid.

9. 9

   Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Bring to a simmer.

10. 10

    Cover and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 30-40 minutes, until heated through and flavors have melded.

11. 11

    Serve hot.