🇧🇦 Bosnian Cuisine

Grah

Bosnian Bean Stew

Prep Time 20 min

Servings 6

Difficulty Easy

Calories 312 kcal

A thick, soul-warming bean stew simmered low and slow with carrots, onions, and a generous dose of paprika.

Ingredients

1 Drain soaked beans, place in a large pot with fresh water. Bring to a boil, drain again.
2 Sauté onion and carrots in oil until softened.
3 Add garlic, paprika, cumin, cook 1 min.
4 Add beans, bay leaves, broth. Bring to a boil.
5 Reduce heat, simmer covered 1.5-2 hours until beans are very tender and stew thickens.
6 Season with salt and pepper. Serve with bread.

Did You Know?

Grah is so central to Bosnian culture that "grah day" at school cafeterias is a shared childhood memory for every Bosnian.